Nationals vs. Cardinals Betting Line: Game 1 National League Division

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The Nationals vs. Cardinals betting line for Game 1 of the National League division had Washington at -111 and St. Louis at +101.  Join Bookmaker here now and claim up to $2500 in free bonus money.  Bet on your mobile phone or iPad.  Use live online chat to have your account open in minutes. 

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The away team in this series has won 8 of 10.  Over the last five games, these two teams have alternated wins and losses.  The Nationals had dominated prior to this time.

Pitcher Betting Trends:

The Nationals are an amazing 10-0 in Gio Gonzalez’s last 10 starts vs. National League Central.

The Nationals are 5-0 in Gonzalez’s last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Washington is 7-1 in Gonzalez’s last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.

The Nationals are 7-1 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts as a favorite.

Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalez’s last 6 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

The Nationals are 12-3 in Gonzalez’s last 15 road starts.

Washington is 24-8 in Gonzalez’s last 32 starts.

The Nationals are 24-8 in Gonzalez’s last 32 starts on grass.

The Cardinals are 7-0 in Adam Wainwright’s last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

The Cardinals are 7-1 in Wainwright’s last 8 home starts.

The Cardinals are 5-1 in Wainwright’s last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

The Cardinals are 8-3 in Wainwright’s last 11 starts.

St. Louis is 0-5 in Wainwrights last 5 starts as an underdog.

A Few More Trends to Consider:

The Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 games following an off day.

The Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.

The Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

The Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.

The Nationals are 36-15 in their last 51 games as a favorite.

The Nationals are 46-21 in their last 67 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

- Dan Shapriro, Gambling911.com

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