Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Livan Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 3-2 this season with a 3.23 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Hernandez with Cole Hamels. Lefthander Hamels has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Washington was a 2-0 winner at home against the Giants. Bettors on Washington at -103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 2-1 loser at home against the Mets. Bettors on New York at +178 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Washington: 14-14 SU Philadelphia: 18-9 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games on the road Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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