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Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The Washington Nationals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
The Nationals will trot Erick Fedde out to the mound in this one. Right hander Fedde has a 0-1 record and a 27.00 ERA this season.
Fedde's opponent in this one will be John Gant. The Cardinals right hander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cardinals as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 9-3 loser as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Brewers at 120 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington was a 3-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Dodgers. They lost as +140 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 1-5 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis:
Team record: 5-4 SU
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington at St. Louis Tuesday, April 13