Tigers vs. Nationals Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - Sept. 21

The Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals square off in the first of a three-game series on Monday at Comerica Park, at 6:40 p.m. ET. River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Tigers, who are 73-83 this season and fourth in the AL Central. DJ Herz (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is the expected starter for the Nationals, who are 73-83 and fourth in the NL East.

Sportsbooks have made the Tigers a decent moneyline favorite (-137) at home over the Nationals (+113). The total for the Tigers-Nationals game is set at 8.5.

Tigers vs. Nationals Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Monday, September 21, 2026
• Game time: 6:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Stadium: Comerica Park
• Favorite: Tigers (-137)
• Underdog: Nationals (+113)
• Over/under: 8.5

How to Watch Tigers vs. Nationals

• TV Channel: DSN and NATS
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Tigers vs. Nationals: Betting the Moneyline

• The Tigers have put together a 44-38 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 53.7% of those games).
• Washington has come away with 50 wins in the 119 contests it has been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Detroit has a record of 19-19, a 50% win rate, when favored by -137 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• This year, the Nationals have won 33 of 83 games when listed as at least +113 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Tigers have an implied moneyline win probability of 57.8% in this game.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 46.9% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Tigers vs. Nationals: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Tigers have played in 156 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 68 times (68-80-8).
• Washington and its opponents have hit the over in 82 of its 156 games with a total this season.
• The Tigers have collected an 81-75-0 record ATS this season (covering 51.9% of the time).
• In 156 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 87-69-0 against the spread.