Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals meet at Nationals Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joe Blanton in this game. Blanton has a 0-0 record and a 15.75 ERA this season.
It'll be Shairon Martis toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Martis is 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Howard was 2-for-5 with a three-run shot to lead the Phillies past the Nationals 9-8 on Monday.
Philadelphia cashed as -120 road favorites as the teams played over the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Shane Victorino went yard and had two runs batted in for the Phillies, while Jamie Moyer allowed four runs over six innings to pick up the win for Philadelphia.
Adam Dunn was 2-for-4 with a two-run homer for Washington, as Saul Rivera took the loss in relief of starter Daniel Cabrera for the Nationals.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Washington has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 4-3 SU
Washington: 0-7 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to San Diego, Friday, April 17
Washington home to Florida, Friday, April 17

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will meet on the field at Wrigley Field on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Adam Wainwright in this game. Wainwright has a 1-0 record and a 1.74 ERA this season.
Wainwright's opponent in this one will be Sean Marshall. The Cubs lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Ludwick cracked a two-run homer and drove in three runs to lead the Cardinals past the Diamondbacks 12-7 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Wednesday. The Cardinals won that game at EVEN odds, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Albert Pujols and Chris Duncan drove in two runs apiece for the Cardinals. Joel Pineiro got the win, allowing five runs off nine hits over five innings on the mound.
The Cubs were defeated 5-2 by the Rockies last time out, as -215 favorites at home. That game's seven runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (7).
Derrek Lee homered in a losing effort, while Rich Harden was tagged for four runs off five hits over three innings of work.
Team records:
St. Louis: 7-3 SU
Chicago: 5-3 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to St. Louis, Friday, April 17

The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Cliff Lee in this game. Lee has a 0-2 record and a 9.90 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be ace CC Sabathia. The lefthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Indians rallied for three runs in the seventh inning and defeated the Royals 5-4 on Wednesday, as -130 favorites. The game's nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Travis Hafner went 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI, and Jensen Lewis earned the win in relief.
Derek Jeter singled in the winning run to lift the Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Rays in the rubber match on Wednesday, as -115 favorites. That game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Robinson Cano smacked a two-run homer for the Yankees, and Brian Bruney tossed 2-3 innings of relief for the win.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 2-7 SU
New York: 5-4 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Cleveland is 6-19 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Cleveland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
NY Yankees are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games at home
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Cleveland, Friday, April 17

The Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Russ Ortiz in this game. Ortiz has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
It'll be Jeff Karstens toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander Karstens is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Mike Hampton pitched six shutout innings on Wednesday night, as the Astros downed the Pirates 4-1. The Pirates won the game as a -110 pick'em, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Carlos Lee led the Astros with three RBIs, and Hunter Pence drove in the other run. Hampton evened his record to 1-1 with the win.
Adam LaRoche went 2-for-4 with a solo home run for the Pirates. Ross Ohlendorf scattered four runs on eight hits over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Houston: 2-6 SU
Pittsburgh: 4-4 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Pittsburgh is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Cincinnati, Friday, April 17
Pittsburgh home to Atlanta, Friday, April 17

The Florida Marlins and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Turner Field.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Anibal Sanchez in this game. Sanchez has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
It'll be Kenshin Kawakami toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Kawakami is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins scored five runs in the ninth inning as they cruised to a 10-4 victory over the Braves on Wednesday, as +155 underdogs. That game's 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Dan Uggla went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in leading the Marlins. Hayden Penn tossed just over an inning of relief to pick up the win.
Omar Infante hit a two-run single for the Braves, who were favored at -175 in that contest. Peter Boylan gave up the winning run in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Atlanta has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 7-1 SU
Atlanta: 5-3 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida at Washington, Friday, April 17
Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Friday, April 17

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Wednesday when the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers meet at Rose Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
J.R. Smith poured in 45 points off the bench, as the Nuggets coasted over the Kings 118-98 on Monday night.
Denver covered as 16-point home favorites as the teams played under the 222-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Travis Outlaw scored 21 points, as the Trail Blazers ripped the Thunder 113-83 on Monday night.
Portland cashed as 14-point home favorites as the teams played over the 192-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Portland has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 54-27 SU, 45-35-1 ATS
Portland: 53-28 SU, 45-36 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Portland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games at home

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Yao Ming went for 22 points and seven rebounds, as the Rockets slammed the Hornets 86-66 on Monday night.
Houston covered as 8-point home favorites as the teams played under the 184.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points and nine rebounds to lift the Mavericks past the Timberwolves 96-94 on Monday night.
Dallas failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 203.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Houston has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 53-28 SU, 40-40-1 ATS
Dallas: 49-32 SU, 39-42 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing New Orleans are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Dallas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Diego Padres on Wednesday when they battle the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Righthander Kevin Correia will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Correia is 0-0 this season with a 4.50 ERA.
Correia's opponent in this one will be Oliver Perez. The Mets lefthander has a 16.63 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
David Eckstein went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in to lift the Padres over the Mets 6-5 on Monday night.
San Diego cashed as +170 road underdogs as the teams played over the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Jody Gerut was 2-for-4 with a homer for the Padres, while Edward Mujica picked up the win in relief of starter Walter Silva for San Diego.
David Wright went 2-for-4 with a three-run blast for New York, as Brian Stokes was tagged with the loss after coming in for Mets starter Mike Pelfrey.
Current streak:
San Diego has won 5 straight games.
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 6-2 SU
New York: 3-4 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 8-2
After playing NY Mets are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing San Diego
NY Mets are 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to San Diego, Thursday, April 16