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Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Busch Stadium.

The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Joe Ross in this game. Ross has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

It'll be Adam Wainwright toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Right hander Wainwright is 0-1 with a 8.22 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Cardinals as -124-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

St. Louis was a 14-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as -109 favorites, while the total score of 17 made winners of OVER bettors.

Washington was a 14-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Cardinals. They lost as -101 underdogs, while the total score of 17 made winners of OVER bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 2-6 SU
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

St. Louis:
Team record: 6-5 SU
St. Louis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 12 games when playing Washington

Next up:
Washington home to Arizona Thursday, April 15
St. Louis at Philadelphia Friday, April 16