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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Nationals Park.
Zach Eflin will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Right hander Eflin is 2-1 this season with a 3.38 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Patrick Corbin who starts for the Nationals. Left hander Corbin is 1-3 with a 7.36 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -117-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Washington lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Phillies on May 12. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -127 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia was a 5-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as -127 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 20-17 SU
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Washington:
Team record: 13-19 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Toronto Friday, May 14
Washington at Arizona Friday, May 14