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The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter John Lannan in this one. Lefthander Lannan is 1-1 this season with a 3.38 ERA.
Lannan's opponent in this one will be Jake Westbrook. The Cardinals righthander has a 7.63 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.
Washington won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Brewers on April 17. Bettors who backed the Nationals at +102 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, St. Louis was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Dodgers. Bettors on Los Angeles at +106 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Current streak:
Washington has won 3 straight games.
Washington has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 8-7 SU
St. Louis: 8-8 SU
Washington: 8-7 SU
St. Louis: 8-8 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 11 games at home
Next up:
St. Louis home to Washington, Wednesday, April 20
St. Louis home to Washington, Wednesday, April 20
