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Chicago White Sox vs. Washington Nationals
The Chicago White Sox and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Nationals Park in an interleague contest.
The White Sox will give the ball to starter Shane Smith in this one. Right hander Smith is 6-8 this season with a 3.98 ERA.
The Nationals will counter Smith with Brad Lord. Right hander Lord has a 4.12 ERA to go along with a 5-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the White Sox as -1900-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 6-5 result against the White Sox on September 27. Bettors who backed the Nationals at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -115 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 59-102 SU
Chicago White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago White Sox's last 15 games
Chicago White Sox is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 66-95 SU
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home