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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals
The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Sunday.
Mike Burrows will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates on this day. Right hander Burrows is 2-4 this season with a 3.99 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Cade Cavalli who starts for the Nationals. Right hander Cavalli is 3-1 with a 4.67 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Pirates as -400-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Pirates on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at -115 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 5-1 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at -115 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 65-84 SU
Pittsburgh is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Washington:
Team record: 61-87 SU
Washington is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Chicago Monday, September 15
Washington home to Atlanta Monday, September 15