Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to secure their first series win of the season as they face off against the Washington Nationals in the second game of their weekend
Game outlook
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to secure their first series win of the season as they face off against the Washington Nationals in the second game of their weekend series. The game will be held at Nationals Park and is set to start at 4:05 PM ET. Ranger Suarez will be starting for the Phillies with a 0-0 record and a 5.40 ERA, while Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals with the same stats. Philadelphia is currently the betting favorite with odds opening at -175. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings. Please note that this preview was written before Friday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Phillies -175 | Nationals +145
Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 64%.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have shown improvement since their two-game losing streak at the start of the season, now splitting their last four games. They aim to continue this momentum by securing a win against the Nationals, which would mark their third victory in their last five games. Currently, the team is averaging 4.17 runs per game, with a .223 batting average ranking them 21st in the league. Their pitching has been struggling, allowing 5.50 runs per game and sporting a 5.40 ERA. Player statistics show Kyle Schwarber leading in batting average and Bryce Harper leading in home runs and RBI. In their upcoming game, the Phillies will look for a stronger performance from pitcher Suarez to secure a win. With an overall power ranking of 15, Philadelphia ranks 16th in offense and 27th in defense, currently holding a 2-4 record for the season.