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Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers
The Washington Nationals and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Globe Life Field.
The Nationals will trot Paolo Espino out to the mound in this one. Right hander Espino has a 0-1 record and a 2.29 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Dane Dunning who starts for the Rangers. Right hander Dunning is 1-5 with a 4.38 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -141-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
The Rangers were a 4-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Phillies. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at 130 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 7-0 loser as they battled the Orioles on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Orioles at -155 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 25-47 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Texas:
Team record: 33-35 SU
Texas is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington at Texas Saturday, June 25