MLB Preview: Nationals vs. Phillies Pick and Analysis

Washington Nationals lost 9-5 to the Mets on Wednesday night. Next up for the Nationals is a trip to Philadelphia for a four-game series against the Phillies. Paolo Espino will start for Washington, while Noah Syndergaard will pitch for Philadelphia.

Paolo Espino (0-3, 3.78 ERA) and Noah Syndergaard (5-8,3.83 ERA), the Nationals and the Phillies are going to meet in a game with a total of over 9 points and under 9. The Nationals are the underdogs.

The total is 5-0 to the over in Espino's last five starts against the Phillies. The total has been 12-4 to over over the past 16 head-to-head meetings. According to ballparkpal.com, there could be a 17% increase in runs scored at Citizens Bank Park.

The total is 5-0 to the over in Espino’s five starts against the Phillies. The total has been 12-4 to over over the past 16 head-to-head meetings.