Nationals-Phillies Pointers

The division rival Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.

The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Matt Chico in this game, while starting for the Phillies will be righthander Brett Myers.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Nationals defeated Atlanta 3-2 as a +155 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Ryan Zimmerman hit a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the ninth for Washington, while starter Odalis Perez allowed one run on four hits over five innings.

Team records:
Washington: 1-0 SU
Philadelphia: 0-0 SU

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, April 2