NATIONALS: Washington comes into tonight in fine form, as they've won 4 of their last 5 games overall. The Nationals are 5-5 this season for +1.87 Units. Washington is hoping to get their offense on track, as they are batting just .224 this season, 5th worst in the major leagues. The Nationals lost 12 of their 18 meetings with Philadelphia last season, so this particular series is vital for Washington. Pitcher Jordan Zimmerman has already faced the Braves, and now he gets to face the Phillies. Zimmerman is 1-1 with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.15 to start this season. The Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games overall. Washington is 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games. The Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. Washington is 16-33 in their last 49 home games against a left-handed starter. The Nationals are 26-54 in their last 80 games  against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Washington is 6-14 in Zimmermann's last 20 starts played on grass. The Nationals are 2-5 in Zimmermann's last 7 starts against a team with a winning record. Washington is 2-5 in Zimmermann's last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. The Nationals are 6-15 in Zimmermann's last 21 starts. Washington is 3-8 in Zimmermann's last 11 starts against the National League East. The Nationals are 0-4 in Zimmermann's last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.

DODGERS: (-130, O/U 6.5) Home field advantage has been huge when these two teams meet, as each win last season went to the home team. The Dodgers are currently 6-5 this year for +1.04 units. Los Angeles is 3-1 at home this season, yet haven't been there since their 1st series of the season. The Dodgers have just 31 RBI's this season, 2nd fewest in the major leagues. Los Angeles has a deep pitching staff, certainly the strength of their team. Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda has won both of his starts this season, as his ERA is 1.72 with a WHIP of 0.89. The Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. Los Angeles is 8-2 in their last 10 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400%. The Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games against the National League Central. Los Angeles is 5-2 in their last 7 games during game 1 of a series. The Dodgers are 3-8 in their last 11 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Dodgers are 4-0 in Kuroda's last 4  starts against a team with a losing record. Los Angeles is 4-0 in Kuroda's last 4 starts. The Dodgers are 4-0 in Kuroda's last 4 starts played on grass.

Projected Score: 3