Phillies-Marlins Pointspread Pointers

The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium. The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kyle Kendrick in this game. Kendrick has a 8-3 record and a 4.47 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Marlins will be ace Scott Olsen. The lefthander has a 3.77 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Geoff Jenkins homered and drove in three runs on Friday, as the Phillies doubled the Marlins 4-2. The Phillies won the game at EVEN odds, while the six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9). Ryan Howard also belted a solo home run for the Phillies. Jamie Moyer scattered two runs off four hits in six innings on the mound in the win. Jorge Cantu went 2-for-4 with one RBI for the Marlins, who were -110 favorites. Ricky Nolasco allowed four runs over seven innings in the loss. Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Florida has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 53-44 SU Florida: 50-46 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Florida most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia Next up: Florida home to Philadelphia, Sunday, July 20