Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies 4/9/19 - MLB O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 7:05 PM ET
Apr. 09, 2019
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Phillies -125 O/U 7.5
The Philadelphia Phillies are proving they can win low-scoring games too. After all the slugfest victories to open the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have now won back to back low-scoring match-ups by a count of 4-3 Monday and 2-1 Sunday.
Another low-scoring match-up is likely here with Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies hosting Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. Stephen Strasburg pitched a game at New York against the Mets last week. Aaron Nola is off a rare poor start against the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies staff ace can be expected to respond.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have scored a total of only 8 runs in their last 3 games. Each of Stephen Strasburg's last two starts against the Philadelphia Philiies have produced a low-scoring game that resulted in an under.
In the past 7 games, Philadelphia Phillies pitching have only been roughed up twice. In the other 5 games the Philadelphia Phillies have allowed an average of only 2.2 runs per game and another low-scoring game is expected here with Stephen Strasburg matched up with Aaron Nola.
Recent Betting Trends:
Washington is 34-17 when playing on Tuesday
Nationals O/U is 6-3 this season against division opponents
Washington is 143-108 against right-handed starters
Philadelphia is 6-1 this season in home games
Phillies O/U is 4-2 this season against division opponents
Philadelphia is 5-1 this season against division opponents
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 7.5 in Philadelphia
With consideration to all of the above factors, runs are likely to be few and far between in this one and the best bet (value) is to take the UNDER based on a projected final score of Philadelphia Phillies 3, Washington Nationals 2