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Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at PNC Park.
Patrick Corbin will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Left hander Corbin is 0-2 this season with a 10.80 ERA.
It'll be Jose Quintana toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Left hander Quintana is 0-1 with a 1.69 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 8.
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 6-4 result against the Nationals on April 16. Bettors who backed the Pirates at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington was a 6-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Pirates. They lost as -105 underdogs, while the total score of 10 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 65-97 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 61-101 SU
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Arizona Monday, April 18
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee Monday, April 18