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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
The division rival Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Nationals Park.
The Phillies will give the ball to starter Aaron Nola in this one. Right hander Nola is 7-6 this season with a 4.30 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Joe Ross who starts for the Nationals. Right hander Ross is 5-9 with a 4.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -165-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Washington was a 9-5 loser in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They lost as -110 favorites, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 9-5 winner on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Philadelphia at 100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (14) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 55-53 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 16 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington:
Team record: 49-59 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to New York Friday, August 6
Washington at Atlanta Friday, August 6