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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.

The Nationals will trot Trevor Williams out to the mound in this one. Right hander Williams has a 5-6 record and a 4.72 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler. The right hander has a 3.64 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -357-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 8-4 winner on the road against the Royals. Bettors on Philadelphia at -210 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Washington was a 6-3 winner on the road against the Reds. Bettors on Washington at 145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Washington:
Team record: 49-63 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games

Philadelphia:
Team record: 61-51 SU
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games

Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Tuesday, August 8