The Philadelphia Phillies are prepared to battle against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. The action will begin at 2:05 p.m. ET and NBC Sports Philadelphia will be showing the game.
Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies Odds
Philadelphia (receiving -165 odds) is hosting this one as the favorite over Washington and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 9 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total currently stand at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the runline odds sitting at -140 for the Nationals +1.5 runs and +120 for the Phillies -1.5 runs.
The Nationals are 14-18 SU and have gone 12-19 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 11.3 units for moneyline bettors in this young season and 8.7 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread just twice over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Phillies, on the other hand, are 18-14 SU and 16-15 ATS. They’ve gained 1.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.3 units ATS. Philadelphia has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the under has hit in five of those seven.
Phillies games have an over/under record of 15-16 so far in 2019. The Nationals have an over/under record of 17-13-1.
Anibal Sanchez will get the start for Washington. The right-handed Sanchez is 0-4 with a 5.91 ERA and 27 strikeouts. He’s 0-1 with nine strikeouts and a 6.52 ERA against Philadelphia this year (two starts).
The Phillies are countering with Zach Eflin (3-3, 3.34 ERA). Eflin has 26 punchouts and five walks, along with a 1.20 WHIP. Eflin is 1-0 with nine strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in one start against Washington this year.
Philadelphia’s pitching staff has given up 4.7 runs per game overall this season as a unit. The team’s starters have an ERA of 4.07, a WHIP of 1.39 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.3. The bullpen has a 4.32 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 23 games against NL East foes, Phillies starters have an ERA of 4.17 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.57.
Philadelphia’s offense has put up 5.2 runs per outing, including 5.6 per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .256/.335/.406 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Phillies’ offense has been led by first baseman Rhys Hoskins and second baseman Cesar Hernandez. Hoskins is slashing .287/.414/.626 with 10 home runs, 29 RBIs and 22 runs scored, while Hernandez is hitting .282 with 33 hits, 10 RBIs and 16 runs.
In the other dugout, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starters own a 4.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 10.25 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 6.18, along with a WHIP of 1.26.
The Nationals offense has slashed .250/.327/.429 on its way to 4.9 runs scored per game in 2019, including 6.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been led by outfielders Adam Eaton and Victor Robles. Eaton is slashing .292/.354/.400 with 38 hits, 10 RBIs and 19 runs scored. Robles is hitting .258/.299/.483 with 31 hits, six homers, 13 RBIs, 23 runs and seven stolen bases.
The Nationals have lost 6.5 units and are 10-14 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 13 of those games, compared to 11 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Phillies have netted 3.9 units and are 13-11 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 12 of those games, as opposed to 12 which went under the total.
Nationals vs. Phillies Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Phillies, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has hit in three of Washington’s last seven contests.
- The Nationals have hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games. The Phillies have hit 11 over their last 10.
- The Nationals have a total OPS of .756 this season and an OPS of .720 against right-handed pitchers. The Phillies’ OPS sits at .772 overall and .776 versus righties.
- Washington has posted 20.0 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 19.4 over its last five.
