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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The division rival Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Mitchell Parker will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Left hander Parker is 6-6 this season with a 3.83 ERA.
Parker's opponent in this one will be Zack Wheeler. The Phillies right hander has a 2.78 ERA to go along with a 11-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -244-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.
Philadelphia was a 9-5 winner in its last match on the road against the Marlins. They won as -175 favorites, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Orioles on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Orioles at -175 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 55-66 SU
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 70-50 SU
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 15 games
Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Friday, August 16