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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 Friday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Josiah Gray in this one. Right hander Gray is 5-4 this season with a 5.08 ERA.
It'll be Mike Minor toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Left hander Minor is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Reds as -141-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Cincinnati won its last outing, a 8-1 result against the Nationals on June 02. Bettors who backed the Reds at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Washington was a 8-1 loser on the road against the Reds. Bettors on Cincinnati at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 18-35 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games
Cincinnati:
Team record: 18-32 SU
Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington at Cincinnati Saturday, June 4