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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.

The Nationals will give the ball to starter Erick Fedde in this one. Right hander Fedde is 6-9 this season with a 5.08 ERA.

Starting this game for the Phillies will be Ranger Suarez. The left hander has a 3.52 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -345-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Philadelphia won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Nationals on September 09. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -200 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Washington lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Phillies on September 09. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -200 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Washington:
Team record: 49-90 SU
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Philadelphia:
Team record: 76-62 SU
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Sunday, September 11