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Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jake Irvin in this game. Irvin has a 9-11 record and a 4.08 ERA this season.
It'll be Bailey Falter toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Left hander Falter is 6-7 with a 4.41 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Pirates as -119-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 12-0 loser as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -225 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Nationals were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Marlins. That made winners of bettors who got Miami at 121 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 62-77 SU
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 65-74 SU
Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
Next up:
Washington at Pittsburgh Friday, September 6