Nationals vs. Phillies Prediction
Are the Nationals a good bet to beat the Phillies tonight in Philadelphia when the NL East rivals open a new series at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Nationals are -170 money line favorites to beat the Phillies, who have odds of +155 to pull off the upset at home tonight. With Stephen Strasburg set to face Nick Pivetta in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sitting at 8 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Nationals vs. Phillies Game
NATIONALS KEY TRENDS: The Nationals are 36-15 in Strasburg’s last 51 starts and are 12-3 in his last 15 road starts. They’re also 15-4 in his last 19 starts following a team loss in their previous game and have won 21 of Strasburg’s last 29 starts when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game.
PHILLIES KEY TRENDS: The Phillies have lost six of their last seven games overall, are 0-4 in their last four games versus a right-handed starter, and are 1-4 in their last five games coming off a loss. That said, they’ve won all six of their last six games versus divisional opponents and are a perfect 5-0 in their last five home games as well.
MLB Quick Links: Scores & Matchups | Injuries | Odds Comparison | Betting Trends | ATS Stats
OUR PREDICTION: The Nationals are 5-1 in Strasburg’s last six starts versus the Phillies and are 4-1 in his last five road starts against Philadelphia. The Nationals have also won 12 of their last 15 trips to Philadelphia and are 15-4 in their last 19 games versus the Phillies overall.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -1.5 (-105)