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Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
The Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Minute Maid Park in an interleague contest.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander MacKenzie Gore in this game. Gore has a 3-5 record and a 4.04 ERA this season.
Gore's opponent in this one will be Cristian Javier. The Astros right hander has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 7-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -256-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Houston was a 5-4 winner on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Houston at -250 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -250 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 26-40 SU
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Houston:
Team record: 39-29 SU
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Miami Friday, June 16
Houston home to Cincinnati Friday, June 16