Phillies vs Nationals MLB Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park. The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Roy Halladay in this game. Halladay has a 20-10 record and a 2.53 ERA this season. It'll be John Lannan toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Lannan is 8-7 with a 4.58 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Phillies lost to the Mets 7-3 as a -270 favorite on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8). Chase Utley hit a three-run home run for Philadelphia and Coles Hamels allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings. The Nationals defeated Atlanta 4-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5). Ian Desmond drove in a pair of runs for Washington and Danny Espinosa was 2-3 with a run scored. Current streak: Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 93-63 SU Washington: 67-89 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Washington most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington Philadelphia is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 15 games when playing Philadelphia Next up: Washington home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, September 28 Show you support of the free information by clinking on the links and making a purchase in our sports store. Airline and hotel reservations, tickets to all events, listen to NFL games and so much more. Don't forget great stock tips as well!