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Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Joan Adon in this game. Adon has a 0-1 record and a 8.31 ERA this season.
Adon's opponent in this one will be JT Brubaker. The Pirates right hander has a 12.00 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Cubs on April 13. Bettors who backed the Pirates at 105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Washington was a 3-1 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Washington at 190 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 65-97 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Washington is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 61-101 SU
Pittsburgh is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington at Pittsburgh Friday, April 15