Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
In the upcoming game on Saturday afternoon, the Washington Nationals will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their four-game series at Citizens
Game outlook
In the upcoming game on Saturday afternoon, the Washington Nationals will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their four-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The Nationals, currently in 4th place in the NL East, will have Jake Irvin on the mound with a 3.72 ERA, while the Phillies, leading the NL East, will start Taijuan Walker with a 5.68 ERA. The Phillies have won the previous two games in the series and are the favorites to win the upcoming game. Scheduled for 1:35 PM Eastern time, this game is expected to be an exciting matchup between the two teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +160 | Phillies -177
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-130) | Phillies -1.5 (+110)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 64%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals have recently struggled, losing three consecutive games including a 3-2 defeat to the NL East-leading Phillies. Relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan took the loss after giving up a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning. Starter Patrick Corbin allowed two earned runs in 4.1 innings. Rookie left fielder James Wood had a strong game, going 3-3 to raise his average to .289. Third baseman Jose Tena also contributed, driving in a run. The team has been struggling offensively, failing to score more than three runs in their last three games. Nationals manager Dave Martinez acknowledged the team's mistakes in the final inning. Injuries have impacted the team, with first baseman Joey Gallo still on the injured list with a hamstring issue. Despite a power ranking of 26, Washington is ranked 18 in offense and 26 in defense, with a 55-68 record for the season.