Washington Nationals (44-83) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (68-58)

C.Balester(R) vs. B.Myers(R)

Date: 8/21/08

Odds

• The BodogLife.com sportsbook odds are: Philadelphia Phillies (-240) / Washington Nationals (222).
• The Philadelphia Phillies are a heavy favorite in this game.

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Home/Away/Overall Moneyline Records

• The Philadelphia Phillies have a 34-27 record at home this season.
• The Washington Nationals have a 21-44 record on the road this season.
• The Philadelphia Phillies are 68-58 on the season.
• The Washington Nationals are 44-83 on the season.

Game Characteristics

• This is a divisional rivalry matchup.
• The Philadelphia Phillies have a 27-21 record in divisional rivalry games.
• The Washington Nationals have a 16-30 record in divisional rivalry games.
• This is the third game of the series.
• The Washington Nationals are coming off a shutout loss.

Philadelphia Phillies - Batting

Philadelphia Phillies - Pitching

• The Philadelphia Phillies are allowing 1.67 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 3.29 R/G L7 games.
• 3.65 R/G L20 games.
• 4.23 R/G overall.

Washington Nationals - Batting

• The Washington Nationals are averaging 2.00 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 2.57 R/G L7 games.
• 3.60 R/G L20 games.
• 3.67 R/G overall.
• Against righties, the Washington Nationals are 29-52 on the season.
• The Washington Nationals is coming off a shutout loss. After a shut out loss, they have gone 2-16 this season.

Washington Nationals - Pitching

• The Washington Nationals are allowing 5.33 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 7.71 R/G L7 games.
• 5.85 R/G L20 games.
• 4.98 R/G overall.

Applicable Betting Systems, Angles, Trends

• The Philadelphia Phillies falls into the Game 3 of a series system.

Betting the Run Line

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