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Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
The Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Daikin Park.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander MacKenzie Gore in this game. Gore has a 4-10 record and a 3.52 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Ryan Gusto. The right hander has a 5.17 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Houston was a 7-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as -125 favorites, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 7-4 loser on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Houston at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 44-63 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Houston:
Team record: 61-47 SU
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Milwaukee Friday, August 1
Houston at Boston Friday, August 1