MLB Handicapping: Orioles vs Nationals

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Nationals Park in an interleague contest. The Orioles will give the ball to starter David Hernandez in this one. Righthander Hernandez is 0-5 this season with a 5.84 ERA. It'll be Scott Olsen toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Olsen is 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Orioles were defeated 13-7 by the Rangers last time out, as +135 underdogs. The 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5) set by sportsbooks. Brian Matusz gave up seven runs off eight hits in 2 1-3 innings in the loss. The Nationals were defeated 10-7 by the Mets last time out, as -115 favorites. That game's 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5) set by sportsbooks. Luis Atilano gave up seven runs off nine hits in 4 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Baltimore has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Baltimore: 13-29 SU Washington: 21-21 SU Baltimore most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Washington Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Baltimore Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore Next up: Washington home to Baltimore, Saturday, May 22 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.