Philadelphia enters this game 2-4 on the season. Philadelphia’s games have gone OVER 8.5 in 5 of their 6 games so far this season. Philadelphia is starting Aaron Nola in this game who had a nightmare first start giving up 11 hits, 1 walk and 6 earned runs over 4.1 innings.

Washington enters this game 2-4 on the season. Washington has gone OVER 8.5 in 5 of their 6 games this season with the only game staying under being a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh. Washington is starting Patrick Corbin in this game. Corbin allowed 7 hits, 4 earned runs and 1 walk over 4.1 innings.

6 of the last 9 games between these teams has gone OVER 8.5. Both teams bullpens have been bad this season and both starting pitchers really struggled in their first starts.

Pick: Over 8.5