The Philadelphia Phillies are playing host to the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. The matchup will begin at 7:05 p.m. ET and fans hoping to watch it can tune in to Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds
Philadelphia (+100) is coming into this one as the underdog to Washington (-110) and Vegas has put the Over/Under for this one at 6.5 runs. Odds for betting on the game’s total stand at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. Runline odds stand at +135 for taking the Nationals -1.5 runs and -155 for the Phillies +1.5.
The Phillies are 70-61 straight up (SU) and 64-66 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 7.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 10.8 units (ATS). Philadelphia has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the over has hit in five of those seven. The Nationals are 66-66 SU and have gone 62-69 ATS. In total, the team’s lost 26.1 units for moneyline gamblers and 9.5 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven.
Phillies games have an over/under record of 57-68-5 in 2018. The Nationals have also been a good under bet with a total record of 57-71-3.
Max Scherzer is getting the start for the Nationals. The right-handed Scherzer (16-6, 2.13 ERA) has racked up 244 strikeouts in 181.2 innings so far. He’s 0-1 with 25 strikeouts and a 2.02 ERA against Philadelphia this year (two starts).
The Phillies are sending righty Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.13 ERA) to the mound. Nola has 169 strikeouts and 45 walks to his credit, as well as a 0.97 WHIP. Nola is 3-0 with 22 strikeouts and a 1.25 ERA across three starts against Washington this year.
Philadelphia’s pitchers have allowed 4.3 runs per game overall in 2018 as a unit. The club’s starting pitching staff has a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 52 divisional games, Phillies starters have an ERA of 3.60 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.81.
Philadelphia’s offense is putting up 4.3 runs per contest, including 4.1 per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .271/.340/.453 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The Phillies’ hitters have been led by second baseman Cesar Hernandez and outfielder Odubel Herrera. Hernandez is slashing .259/.366/.364 with 11 home runs, 41 RBIs, 81 runs and 16 stolen bases, while Herrera is hitting .268 with 20 homers, 64 RBIs and 56 runs.
In the other dugout, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.87 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.85 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.90, along with a K/9 of 8.60.
Nationals hitters have slashed .252/.330/.415 on their way to 4.6 runs scored per game this season, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Washington’s offense has been sparked by shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Anthony Rendon. The speedy Turner is slashing .269/.337/.407 with 15 home runs, 53 RBIs, 80 runs and 33 steals. Rendon (.294/.354/.494) has produced 16 homers, 62 RBIs and 60 runs scored.
The Nationals have lost 7.5 units and are 48-46 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 40 of those games, compared to 52 that’ve gone under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Phillies have netted 8.8 units and are 50-50 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 43 of those games, compared to 53 that’ve cashed the under.
Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Phillies, ATS Winner – Phillies, O/U – OVER
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The under has cashed in only two of Philadelphia’s last seven games.
Both teams have launched 12 home runs over their last 10 games.
Washington has recorded 24.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 20.4 over its last five.
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