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Oakland Athletics vs. Washington Nationals
The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Oakland Athletics and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Athletics will trot Cole Irvin out to the mound in this one. Left hander Irvin has a 6-11 record and a 3.16 ERA this season.
The Nationals will counter Irvin with Erick Fedde. Right hander Fedde has a 4.88 ERA to go along with a 5-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Reds on August 28. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 100 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Oakland won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Yankees on August 28. Bettors who backed the Athletics at 170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Oakland:
Team record: 48-81 SU
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Washington:
Team record: 43-85 SU
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Next up:
Oakland at Washington Wednesday, August 31