posted September 28, 2007 at 18:22 in MLB Betting Trends
Bet On Baseball - Nationals at Phillies
by Eric Williams
Washington Nationals (72-87) at Philadelphia Phillies (87-72): Heading into Friday’s series opener, the Nationals were 6-4 in their last ten games and 32-46 on the road this season.
The Phillies are 7-3 over the same span and 45-33 at home this season.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed this by my Free Baseball Betting Pick.
Key Nationals Trends
The Nationals are 9-4 in Chico's last 13 starts with four days of rest.
The Nationals are 2-5 in Chico's last seven starts.
The Nationals are 2-5 in Chico's last seven starts on Grass.
Key Phillies Trends
The Phillies are 36-17 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
The Phillies are 1-4 in Eaton's last five home starts.
The Phillies are 1-4 in Eaton's last five starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 4-0 in Chico's last four starts overall.
The Over is 4-0 in Chico's last four starts on Grass.
The Over is 4-0 in Eaton's last four Saturday starts.
The Over is 6-0-1 in Eaton's last seven starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
The Nationals are 2-6 in the last eight meetings in Philadelphia.
The Nationals are 1-4 in the last five meetings.
For a more in-depth report on this game click Baseball Trends.
The Pitchers: Nationals starting pitcher Matt Chico is 6-9 in 30 starts covering 161.0 innings. Chico has 90 strikeouts, 71 walks and a 4.75 ERA.
Phillies starting pitcher Adam Eaton is 10-9 in 29 starts covering 159.1 innings. Eaton has 97 strikeouts, 69 walks and an ERA of 6.33.
Analysis: Take the Phillies to win this game with veteran starter Adam Eaton helping Philadelphia to keep its postseason dreams alive while his teammates pound Nationals’ starter Matt Chico senseless.
MLB Free Picks: Phillies 6 Nationals 5
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