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Washington Nationals vs. Kansas City Royals
The Washington Nationals and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Nationals will trot Jake Irvin out to the mound in this one. Right hander Irvin has a 8-7 record and a 4.90 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Seth Lugo who starts for the Royals. Right hander Lugo is 8-6 with a 3.46 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Royals as -180-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Kansas City won its last outing, a 8-5 result against the Nationals on August 12. Bettors who backed the Royals at -200 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Washington was a 8-5 loser on the road against the Royals. Bettors on Kansas City at -200 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (13) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 47-72 SU
Washington is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
Washington is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City:
Team record: 60-60 SU
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games
Next up:
Washington home to Philadelphia Thursday, August 14
Kansas City home to Chicago Friday, August 15