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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Max Scherzer in this one. Right hander Scherzer is 5-4 this season with a 2.21 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler. The right hander has a 2.15 ERA to go along with a 5-3 record this season.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 11-2 result against the Giants on June 20. Bettors who backed the Giants at -122 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -112 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 33-36 SU
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 34-35 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 UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Wednesday, June 23