The Philadelphia Phillies are set to host their divisional rival Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. The game gets underway 7:05 p.m. ET and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will broadcast the matchup.
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds
The Nationals are 65-66 SU and have gone 61-69 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 27.1 units for moneyline gamblers and 10.5 units ATS. The Phillies, on the other hand, are 70-60 SU and 63-66 ATS. The team has gained 6.8 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 12.1 units ATS.
Phillies games have an over/under record of 56-68-5 in 2018. The Nationals have also been a good under bet with a total record of 56-71-3.
Stephen Strasburg will get the nod for the visiting Nationals. The right-handed Strasburg (6-7, 4.23 ERA) has racked up 106 strikeouts in 89.1 innings so far. He’s 0-0 with five strikeouts and an 11.25 ERA against Philadelphia this year.
The Phillies are putting the ball in the hands of righty Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.93 ERA), who has 93 strikeouts and 24 walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.21. Eflin is 1-0 with seven strikeouts and a 6.48 ERA over two starts against Washington this year.
Philadelphia’s pitchers have allowed 4.3 runs per game overall this year as a unit. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.80, a WHIP of 1.22 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.8. The bullpen has a 4.09 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 51 games against NL East opponents, Phillies starters have an ERA of 3.57 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.91.
Philadelphia’s hitters are putting up 4.3 runs per contest, including 4.1 per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .288/.351/.503 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that span.
Second baseman Cesar Hernandez and outfielder Odubel Herrera have paced the Phillies’ batters this year. Hernandez is hitting .259/.366/.365 with 11 home runs, 40 RBIs, 81 runs and 16 stolen bases, and Herrera is hitting .268 with 20 homers, 64 RBIs and 56 runs.
For the visitors, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.87 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.86 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.91, along with a WHIP of 1.23.
The Nationals offense has slashed .252/.330/.415 on its way to 4.6 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been led by shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Anthony Rendon. The speedy Turner is slashing .269/.338/.409 with 15 home runs, 52 RBIs, 80 runs and 33 steals, while Rendon is hitting .295/.354/.496 with 16 homers, 62 RBIs and 60 runs scored.
Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Phillies, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
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Washington has recorded 16 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Philadelphia has 20 XBH over its last five.
The Nationals have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games. The Phillies have hit 13 over their last 10.
Washington has averaged 24.4 runs + hits + errors over its last 10 contests and 23.0 over its last five.
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