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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals meet at Muncy Bank Ballpark.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Zack Wheeler in this game. Wheeler has a 9-5 record and a 3.56 ERA this season.
Wheeler's opponent in this one will be Trevor Williams. The Nationals right hander has a 5.20 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -220-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 12-3 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -150 were rewarded, while the 15 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 12-3 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -150 were rewarded, while the 15 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 67-56 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 56-68 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to San Francisco Monday, August 21
Washington at New York Tuesday, August 22