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Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 29, 2024 at 3:05 PM ET

Venue: Nationals Park — Washington, District of Columbia

Article updated Sep 29, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Philadelphia Phillies will be facing off against the Washington Nationals in the final game of the regular season at Nationals Park. The Phillies, currently first in the

Game outlook

The Philadelphia Phillies will be facing off against the Washington Nationals in the final game of the regular season at Nationals Park. The Phillies, currently first in the NL East with a 88-74 record, will have Aaron Nola on the mound. The Nationals, in fourth place with a 77-85 record, will have Jake Irvin as their starting pitcher. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with the current line at -148. With expertise in MLB picks, this game promises to be an exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Phillies -148 | Nationals +130

Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+114) | Nationals +1.5 (-130)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 60%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently striving to secure the second seed in the NL East, but they are coming off a 6-3 road loss to the Washington Nationals. The team struggled at the plate, only going 5-for-31 with two walks and 12 strikeouts in the game. Trea Turner's homer was the team's best hit. Despite the loss, pitcher Zach Wheeler performed well, throwing 6.1 innings and giving up two runs. Aaron Nola will be taking the mound next, aiming to finish the regular season strong with a record of 13-8 and impressive stats. The Phillies are currently ranked 4th in offense, 11th in defense, and have a season record of 88-74.

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Washington Nationals Analysis

Despite not making the playoffs, the Washington Nationals are determined to play spoiler as they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 at home on Saturday. The team showed strength at the plate, going 9-for-32 with three walks and 14 strikeouts. Key players like James Wood and Joey Gallo hit home runs, while Dylan Crews and Jacob Young stole bases. The Nats performed well with runners in scoring position, going 3-for-5, but left five men on base. Pitcher MacKenzie Gore had a solid outing, pitching six shutout innings in a no-decision. Righty Jake Irvin, with a 10-13 record, 4.22 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP, will be starting for the team. Despite a recent loss to the Chicago Cubs, Irvin is looking to bounce back. The Washington Nationals have a power ranking of 25 and face tough competition with the Philadelphia Phillies, who have won their last three matchups against them.

Philadelphia Phillies Dominate Washington Nationals, Expected to Win Regular Season Finale

The Philadelphia Phillies have demonstrated an impressive record of winning eight out of eleven games against the Washington Nationals this season, indicating a clear dominance over their opponents. A significant contrast can be observed in the performance of the starting pitchers in their previous seven starts. Aaron Nola boasts a 2-2 record with a 3.79 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 40.1 innings, whereas Jake Irvin holds a 1-3 record with a 6.10 ERA and a 15:31 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 38.1 innings. Furthermore, recent offensive statistics highlight the Phillies' superiority, with an average of four runs scored per game in their last six games compared to the Nationals' average of 3.17 runs during the same period. Considering these factors, it is reasonable to predict that the Philadelphia Phillies will emerge victorious in the regular season finale.

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SportsJaw Phillies vs Nationals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Phillies vs Nationals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Philadelphia Phillies-158 → -138Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Nationals+145 → +124Moved
  • Spread · Philadelphia Phillies-1.5 (+100) → -1.5 (+120)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Nationals+1.5 (-116) → +1.5 (-140)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Philadelphia Phillies
88-74 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Nationals
77-85 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-29T10:35:07.405Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-28Philadelphia Phillies 3 · Washington Nationals 6
  • 2024-09-27Philadelphia Phillies 1 · Washington Nationals 9
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Philadelphia Phillies defeated Washington Nationals 6-3

Philadelphia Phillies defeated Washington Nationals 6-3 on September 29, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Philadelphia Phillies' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-2. Against SportsJaw's recorded Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+120) spread, Philadelphia Phillies covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Washington Nationals +145Loss
  • GustavosintoTotal · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • DerekFisherMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -165Win
  • JamescashiolaTotal · Under 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -148Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -148Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win