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The division rival Florida Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Javier Vazquez in this one. Righthander Vazquez is 1-1 this season with a 8.64 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Roy Oswalt. The righthander has a 2.25 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.
Florida won its last outing, a 6-5 result against the Braves on April 14. Bettors who backed the Marlins at +123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 4-0 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -153 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 7-5 SU
Philadelphia: 9-3 SU
Florida: 7-5 SU
Philadelphia: 9-3 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Florida's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Florida's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Florida, Saturday, April 16
Philadelphia home to Florida, Saturday, April 16