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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Nationals Park.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Chase De Jong in this game. De Jong has a 0-0 record and a 4.80 ERA this season.
The Nationals will counter De Jong with Paolo Espino. Right hander Espino has a 2.78 ERA to go along with a 0-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -172-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
In their last action, Washington was a 8-1 winner on the road against the Pirates. Bettors on Washington at -157 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 8-1 loser on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Washington at -157 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 23-43 SU
Current Streak: lost 9 straight games.
Pittsburgh is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 29-35 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Cleveland Friday, June 18
Washington home to New York Friday, June 18