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Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Patrick Corbin in this one. Left hander Corbin is 7-11 this season with a 5.14 ERA.
Starting this game for the Reds will be Graham Ashcraft. The right hander has a 5.31 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Reds as -175-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 10.
Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -160 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at 115 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 46-63 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati:
Team record: 59-52 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Cincinnati is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cincinnati's last 21 games
Next up:
Washington at Cincinnati Saturday, August 5