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Phillies Favored to Win Series Finale Against Nationals With Walker on the Mound

In this Nationals at Phillies prediction, the two NL East Division teams will face off on Thursday night in Philadelphia. The Nationals are currently at the bottom of the division, while the Phillies are in contention for the top spot with the Mets. Brad Lord (0-3, 4.67) will start for the Nationals, while Taijuan Walker (1-2, 2.78) will take the mound for the Phillies. The game is set to start at 6:45 PM EST, with the Phillies being the favored team with a -166 opening line. For more in-depth analysis and betting tips, continue reading below and consider utilizing our top picks to maximize your winnings.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +149 | Phillies -166
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-134) | Phillies -1.5 (+112)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 62%.

Washington vs Philadelphia Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals concluded their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a loss on Thursday night. Despite a strong offensive effort, they fell short, losing two out of three games in the series. Reliever-turned-starter Brad Lord will take the mound in the final game, sporting a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 4.67. The Nationals are 1-3 in his four starts this season. Washington is ranked 16th in offense, scoring an average of 4.24 runs per game, but struggles defensively, allowing an average of 5.17 runs per game. The team holds a record of 13-17 this season and has key injuries to reliever Orlando Ribalta and starter Michael Soroka.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well this season, currently near the top of the standings in the NL East Division. They recently won their third straight game against the Nationals, giving them four wins in five games against their opponents this season. The Phillies secured a 7-6 walk-off win after rebounding from a two-run deficit in the ninth inning. The team is set to face the Nationals again, with righty Taijuan Walker scheduled to pitch for the Phillies on Thursday night. Despite some key injuries, the Phillies continue to show strong offensive and defensive capabilities, ranking 14th in offense and 18th in defense. Overall, the Phillies hold a record of 16-13 for the season.

Phillies Favored to Win Series Finale Against Nationals: Walker to Start for Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Phillies will start Walker in the series finale on Thursday night. Walker holds a record of 1-2 this season with an impressive 2.78 ERA. The Phillies have won 3 out of his 5 starts this season. On the other hand, the Washington Nationals will start Lord, a converted reliever who is 0-3 this season. The Nationals have only won 1 out of his 4 starts. The Phillies have been dominant in their matchups against the Nationals, winning three out of four games so far. With a strong ability to get on base, ranking fourth in baseball in on-base percentage, the Phillies are favored to win. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Phillies are on a three-game winning streak and are expected to continue their success against the Nationals. It is recommended to take the Phillies with the money line for this game.

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