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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Patrick Corbin in this game. Corbin has a 7-11 record and a 5.10 ERA this season.
Corbin's opponent in this one will be Aaron Nola. The Phillies right hander has a 4.58 ERA to go along with a 9-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -240-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 7-0 winner on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Philadelphia at -180 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Washington was a 7-0 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -180 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 50-65 SU
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 63-52 SU
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington home to Oakland Friday, August 11
Philadelphia home to Minnesota Friday, August 11