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Washington Nationals vs. Kansas City Royals
The fans at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Kansas City Royals when they take their seats on Friday.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Patrick Corbin in this game. Corbin has a 3-5 record and a 4.47 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Royals will be Jordan Lyles. The right hander has a 6.83 ERA to go along with a 0-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -101-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Kansas City lost its last outing, a 6-4 result against the Tigers on May 24. Bettors who backed the Tigers at 106 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington lost its last outing, a 8-6 result against the Padres on May 25. Bettors who backed the Padres at -200 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 21-29 SU
Washington is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Kansas City:
Team record: 15-36 SU
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Next up:
Washington at Kansas City Saturday, May 27