AAA's 10* SIDE OF WEEK (+$11.5K MLB RUN CONTINUES!)
(MLB) NY Mets vs. Washington,
Money Line: -166.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 10* SIDE OF THE WEEK on the Washington Nationals.

Steven Matz has looked awesome in his limited time since back from major injury, but could be a little fortunate considering the amount of hits he's given up. Stephen Strasburg hasn't been perfect this season, but he's been very solid and is coming off a gem. We look for Matz to finally stumble here and for Strasburg to step up and deliver the goods.

Matz: He's 2-1 with a 2.67 ERA. Matz most recently held the Marlins scoreless over seven innings, allowing six hits and stirking out four.

Strasburg: He's 9-2 with a 3.51 ERA. Strasburg most recently allowed three runs off four hits and a walk while striking out 13 over seven innings in an 8-4 win over the Cubs on Wednesday. It was his fifth double-digit K outing of the year and 11th quality start.

The bottom line: New York has been dismal in this spot for bettors all year, going just 29-32 (-6.7 units) in all "night" games, while Washington is 33-14 (+14.8 units) in all night contests. Matz looks primed for a letdown, so lay the price with confidence on the NATIONALS.

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