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

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. 

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