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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Right hander Joe Ross will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Ross is 2-5 this season with a 5.40 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Spencer Howard. The right hander has a 5.56 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -121-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Washington at -111 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Washington was a 2-1 winner on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Washington at -111 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 24-30 SU
Washington is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia:
Team record: 26-30 SU
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Sunday, June 6