Nationals vs Phillies MLB Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park. The Nationals will give the ball to starter Yunesky Maya in this one. Righthander Maya is 0-2 this season with a 6.55 ERA. Starting this game for the Phillies will be Joe Blanton. The righthander has a 5.00 ERA to go along with a 7-6 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Ryan Howard led the way with a two-run homer as the Phillies ran past the Nationals 5-2 on Saturday. The Phillies won that game as -152 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under total of (9.5) set by sportsbooks. Kyle Kendrick allowed just two earned runs over six innings for the win, and Brad Lidge closed out the game for his 23rd save. Jordan Zimmermann was tagged with the Nationals loss, giving up nine hits and five runs over his three innings. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Philadelphia has won 6 straight games. Team records: Washington: 62-86 SU Philadelphia: 88-61 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 4-6 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Washington is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Next up: Washington home to Houston, Monday, September 20 Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Monday, September 20 The OffshoreInsiders.com Network includes Texas Holdem tips, the biggest sports service plays for MLB baseball betting and NBA betting.