Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -177 odds (August 13th 2011)
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5* graded play on Philadelphia using the Money Line and a 5* play using the Run Line as they host the Nationals set to start at 7:05 PM ET. My proprietary sports handicapping database and simulator shows a high probability that Philadelphia will win this game. Supporting this graded play is a system that has produced a record of 66-12 making 41.1 units per one unit wagered for 85% winners since 1997. Play against NL road dogs with a money line of +175 to +250 with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.70 or better on the season and is a good defensive catchers allowing 0.5 or less stolen bases game on the season. Phillies are a solid 64-22 (+35.6 Units) against the money line facing teams whose hitters strike out seven or more times per game in the second half of the season over the last two seasons; 27-8 (+15.5 Units) against the money line facing poor fielding teams turning 0.8 or less double plays per game in the second half of the season over the last two seasons. Roy Oswalt is making his second start since coming off the disabled list and although he gave up 12 hits and three ER in six innings of work none of the hits were gap type blasts. It was just one of those starts where the batters got the breaks with bloop and bleeder type hits. Phillies are 22-9 against left-handed starters this season. Nationals starter Lannan is just 1-10 with a 5.96 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP in 14 career starts against Philadelphia. Take the Phillies.
 
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