Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off against the Washington Nationals in the continuation of their home series on Saturday. The Phillies have been performing well
Game outlook
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off against the Washington Nationals in the continuation of their home series on Saturday. The Phillies have been performing well recently, winning four out of their last five games, including the first game of this series. MacKenzie Gore will be starting for the Nationals, with a current ERA of 4.73, while Cristopher Sanchez will be on the mound for the Phillies, with an ERA of 3.56. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with a line opening at -198 which has remained steady. This article was written prior to Friday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +180 | Phillies -198
Spread: Nationals -1.5 (-115) | Phillies -1.5 (+104)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 66%.
Washington Nationals
In game one, Washington scored three runs off of eight hits, but ultimately fell to Philadelphia due to pitching struggles. Keibert Ruiz stood out with two home runs, while Mitchell Parker struggled on the mound. LHP MacKenzie Gore will start on Saturday, with a record of 7-10 and an ERA of 4.50. He has shown vulnerabilities on the road and in night games, with opponents hitting over .300 against him. Washington's offense is averaging 4.27 runs per game and has performed better on the road this season. However, they struggle with home runs and are ranked low in home run rate. Despite these challenges, the Nationals have maintained a strong strikeout rate. Overall, Washington is ranked 18th in offense, 24th in defense, and has a record of 77-85 this season.