The Florida Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 0-0 this season with a 5.68 ERA.
The Phillies will counter Nolasco with Jamie Moyer. Lefthander Moyer has a 7.50 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 103-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total is sitting at 10½.
Roy Halladay won his third straight with an eight-inning performance as the Phillies defeated the Marlins 8-6. The Phillies won the game as -300 favorites, and the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks.
Juan Castro had two hits and drove in three runs to lead the Phillies, and Chase Utley went 2-for-3 with one RBI in the win.
Anibal Sanchez surrendered eight hits and five runs over six innings in the loss.
Team records:
Florida: 6-5 SU
Philadelphia: 8-2 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Florida
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Florida, Sunday, April 18
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