Phillies vs Nationals MLB Betting

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals meet at Nationals Park. Ace righthander Roy Oswalt will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Oswalt is 13-13 this season with a 2.80 ERA. The Nationals will counter Oswalt with Jason Marquis. Righthander Marquis has a 7.18 ERA to go along with a 2-9 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Roy Halladay tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout to lead the Phillies past the Nationals 8-0 on Monday night. Philadelphia cashed as -220 road favorites, while the teams played OVER the 7-run total set by oddsmakers. Jayson Werth was 3-for-5 with a homer and four runs batted in for the Phillies, who got two RBIs from Chase Utley in the win. John Lannan allowed four runs over 5 2-3 innings to take the loss for Washington. Team records: Philadelphia: 94-63 SU Washington: 67-90 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 9-1 Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington Philadelphia is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 16 games when playing Philadelphia Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: Washington home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, September 29 Stevie Vincent is the former Executive Editor of the scorephone Tailgate Parties, which were the reports every gambler flocked to in the pre-Internet days. A pro gambler since 1993, his picks went public in 2007. He is the founder of groundbreaking forensic sports handicapping.