Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals

Quick read:

The Over 8.5 total is the way to go here because both the Phillies and Nationals have shown they can light up the scoreboard. With Philadelphia scoring 344 runs and allowing nearly as many at 346, it's clear their games tend to be high scoring affairs. Meanwhile, Washington is no slouch either, tallying 429 runs and giving up 419, which adds fuel to the fire for a run-heavy contest.

The hitters have been busy this season too. Philadelphia's 621 hits and Washington's 678 hits suggest that both lineups can consistently make contact and generate offense. When you combine that with their relatively porous pitching staffs, it sets the stage for plenty of run production.

Of course, betting overs always carries the risk of a rare pitching duel or a rain-shortened game, but given the numbers, it would be a surprise if this one stayed under 9 runs. If pitchers do suddenly show up, at least you can say you tried to bet a game where the bats clearly wanted to party.