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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The Nationals will give the ball to starter Erick Fedde in this one. Right hander Fedde is 4-4 this season with a 3.33 ERA.

Fedde's opponent in this one will be Vince Velasquez. The Phillies right hander has a 4.44 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -110-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.

Philadelphia was a 3-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They lost as -108 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -102 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 34-36 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games on the road
Washington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia

Philadelphia:
Team record: 34-36 SU
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games

Next up:
Washington at Miami Thursday, June 24
Philadelphia at New York Friday, June 25