MLB Betting: Marlins vs Nationals

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Florida Marlins and the Washington Nationals meet at Nationals Park. Ace righthander Josh Johnson will take the mound for the Marlins to start this game. Johnson is 3-1 this season with a 3.16 ERA. The Nationals will counter Johnson with Matt Chico. Lefthander Chico has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Jorge Cantu hit a solo home run and drove in a pair to lead the Marlins to a 4-2 victory over the Nationals on Friday, as a -110 pick'em. That game's six runs went UNDER the night?s posted over/under (9) set by sportsbooks. Chris Volstad tossed seven innings for the victory, allowing two earned runs off four hits. Brian Bruney gave up two runs in relief and was tagged with the Nationals loss. Team records: Florida: 14-15 SU Washington: 15-14 SU Florida most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 Washington most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing Washington Florida is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Washington Florida is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Florida The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 19 games when playing at home against Florida Next up: Washington home to Florida, Sunday, May 9 The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty.