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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
The division rival Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Nationals Park.
The Phillies will trot Aaron Nola out to the mound in this one. Right hander Nola has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Mitchell Parker who starts for the Nationals. Left hander Parker is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -159-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Washington lost its last outing, a 11-6 result against the Phillies on March 29. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -155 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (17) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 11-6 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -155 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 2-0 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 0-2 SU
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Colorado Monday, March 31
Washington at Toronto Monday, March 31