Indians at Nationals 9/27/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Game: Washington Nationals vs Cleveland Indians
Date & Time: 9/27/2019, 11:05 PM UTC
Location: Nationals Park
Latest Odds: WSH -123 O/U 8.5
TV Channel: N/A

In Friday night MLB action, the Cleveland Indians and Washington Nationals will open up a three-game series from the nation’s capital. Last night, Cleveland batters struck out ten times and managed just four hits during an 8-0 loss at Chicago. Francisco Lindor went hitless in four at-bats for the Indians, who fell two games back in the race for the final NL Wild Card spot.

Rookie right-hander Zach Plesac (8-6 3.82 ERA) will make his 21st start for the Indians. Through 110 plus innings, Plesac has surrendered 19 home runs and sports a solid 1.22 WHIP.

The Washington Nationals are riding a five-game winning streak and have clinched one of the two NL Wild Card spots. Washington has won 90 games overall and leads Milwaukee by one full game to host the wild card game. On Thursday, SP Stephen Strasburg fanned former teammate Bryce Harper three times during a 6-3 home victory versus the Phillies.

Washington manager Dave Martinez will give the nod to right-hander Austin Voth (1-1 3.35 ERA) on Friday. Through 50 career major league innings, Voth has struck out 50 batters and owns a 1.24 WHIP.

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Betting Trends

  • Indians are 18-46 in their last 64 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Over is 6-1 in Plesacs last 7 road starts.
  • Under is 13-3 in Nationals last 16 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Under is 19-7 in Nationals last 26 interleague home games.
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Cleveland SP Corey Kluber (arm, oblique) played catch on Friday and could return for the postseason. Through 159 games, Cleveland ranks 13th in OPS and 15th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 6th in OPS and 7th in runs scored. Take the Nationals to win the series opener at home. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6-3.

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