Phillies (Wheeler) @ Nationals (Lester) 7:05 PM ET
Game# 905-906
Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

Washington has seen 7 of their last 8 stay under the total and they scored 3 runs or fewer 7 times during that stretch. The Nationals are currently a money line underdog of +120 in this matchup. They have played 9-0 to the under this season when their money line was +100 to +150. The Nationals bullpen has been consistently good since the start of this 2021 MLB season. Jon Lester will make his 3rd start of the season and he was more than respectable during his first 2 while posting a 2.70 ERA in 10.0 innings pitched.

Righthander Zac Wheeler is Philadelphia’s scheduled starting pitcher. Wheeler has been in terrific form over his last 3 starts while recording a 1.87 ERA and 0.63 WHIP. He has pitched 7.0 innings or more in each of those start which includes a complete game 3-hit shutout at Milwaukee in his previous appearance. His ability to go deep in games is extremely important beyond the obvious reasons. It aids in the vulnerable Phillies bullpen from being exploited. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.