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Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Trevor Williams in this game. Williams has a 1-1 record and a 7.36 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Andrew Heaney who starts for the Pirates. Left hander Heaney is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Pirates as -122-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.
The Pirates were a 6-1 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Nationals. That made winners of bettors who got Pittsburgh at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Washington was a 6-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Pirates. They lost as +100 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 7-11 SU
Washington is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 7-12 SU
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Next up:
Washington at Colorado Friday, April 18
Pittsburgh home to Cleveland Friday, April 18