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Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
The Nationals will trot Jake Irvin out to the mound in this one. Right hander Irvin has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Irvin's opponent in this one will be Nick Martinez. The Reds right hander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Reds as -180-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 10.5.
Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 7-6 loser as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at 165 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington won its last outing, a 7-6 result against the Reds on March 30. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 165 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 1-1 SU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati:
Team record: 1-1 SU
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Pittsburgh Monday, April 1
Cincinnati at Philadelphia Monday, April 1