Friday, May 29, 2015

Great American Ball Park

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Probable Pitchers: Stephen Strasburg (3-5) vs. Anthony DeSclafani (2-4)

The Washington Nationals head to Great American Ball Park on Friday to take on the Cincinnati Reds. The probable starters are Stephen Strasburg for the Nationals and Anthony DeSclafani for the Reds. The opening line has Washington at -143 and Cincinnati at +133. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season Washington is 27-19 against the over/under while the Reds are 21-21.

The Nationals come into this game with a 28-19 record, including 14-12 on the road. Stephen Strasburg has a 3-5 record and an earned run average of 6.50. He's given up 62 hits in 44.1 innings pitched so far and Washington is currently averaging 4.4 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .256, good for 12th in the league. They also rank 8th in the league in on base percentage at .323 with Bryce Harper leading the way at .467.

The Reds overall record is 19-27 and they are 10-11 at home. Anthony DeSclafani is currently 2-4 with an ERA of 3.46. He's pitched 52 innings thus far and given up 41 hits. Cincinnati has averaged 3.6 runs in his starts this year. The Reds are 24th in the league in team ERA at 4.32 and 15th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.53. They come into this game batting .235 as a team with an OBP of .306, good for 22nd in the league.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 27-19 against the over/under

The Washington Nationals are 23-24 against the run line

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Reds are 21-21 against the over/under

The Cincinnati Reds are 19-27 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist 15-day DL (5/16)
05/15/15 P Doug Fister Forearm 15-day DL (5/15)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf 15-day DL (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm 15-day DL (4/14)
04/06/15 3B Anthony Rendon Knee 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Erik Davis Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)

Cincinnati Reds

05/27/15 P Johnny Cueto Elbow probable next start
05/25/15 C Devin Mesoraco Hip 15-day DL (5/23)
04/29/15 P Manny Parra Neck 15-day DL (4/24)
04/28/15 P Homer Bailey Elbow 60-day DL (4/26); out for season
04/04/15 CF Jason Bourgeois Shoulder 60-day DL (4/5)
04/04/15 P Sean Marshall Shoulder 60-day DL (4/5)

Josh's Pick: Take the Nationals

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