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Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Nationals will trot Josiah Gray out to the mound in this one. Right hander Gray has a 0-2 record and a 5.65 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Wil Crowe who starts for the Pirates. Right hander Crowe is 3-7 with a 5.94 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -167-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 8.
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Nationals on September 10. Bettors who backed the Pirates at -123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Pirates on September 10. Bettors who backed the Pirates at -123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 58-83 SU
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 51-90 SU
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Pittsburgh Sunday, September 12