Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
On Friday night, the Washington Nationals will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of their series at Citizens Bank Park. Jake Irvin will take the mound for the
Game outlook
On Friday night, the Washington Nationals will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of their series at Citizens Bank Park. Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals, while Zack Wheeler will pitch for the Phillies. Philadelphia, with a record of 88-74, is favored to win the game. The Phillies have a recent track record of success against the Nationals, going 6-4 in their last 10 meetings. Please note that this preview was written before Thursday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +223 | Phillies -260
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-105) | Phillies -1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 72%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals have struggled on their recent road trip, losing four out of their first six games. Despite a below-average offense, they have been performing well in terms of pitching, giving up an average of 3.69 runs per game. With a series against the NL East-leading Phillies approaching, the Nationals will be looking to improve their performance at the plate to secure a series win. Key players to watch include Luis Garcia Jr. with a .283 batting average, CJ Abrams with seven home runs, and Joey Meneses with 21 RBI. Pitcher Irvin will need to deliver another solid performance to give the Nationals a chance at victory in the upcoming game. Overall, the Nationals currently hold a power ranking of 14, ranking 20th in offense and 12th in defense, with a season record of 77-85.