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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
The division rival Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Nationals Park.
The Phillies will give the ball to starter Ranger Suarez in this one. Left hander Suarez is 4-4 this season with a 4.40 ERA.
Suarez's opponent in this one will be Joan Adon. The Nationals right hander has a 6.95 ERA to go along with a 1-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -250-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 10.5.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 10-1 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -210 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia was a 10-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as -210 favorites, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 33-31 SU
Philadelphia is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 23 games
Washington:
Team record: 23-43 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Washington Friday, June 17