Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction
Will the Nationals continue to dominant the Phillies when the two teams square off at 1:05PM ET today?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Nationals are -145 money line favorites versus the Phillies, who have odds of +131 to pull off the upset today in D.C. With Jeremy Hellickson set to take on Tanner Roark in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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PHILLIES KEY TRENDS: The Phillies are now 0-4 in their last four games in Washington after losing 3-2 yesterday. They’re also 3-14 in their last 17 games versus the Nationals overall and are now 0-4 in their last four games as well. They’re 13-6, however, with Hellickson on the mound over his last 19 starts but are just 1-4 in his last five road outings dating back to last season.
NATIONALS KEY TRENDS: The Nationals are 4-0 in Roark’s last four starts against the Phillies and are 20-6 in his last 26 starts overall. They’re also 10-2 in Roark’s last 12 starts coming off four days of rest, are 4-0 in his last four home outings, and are 9-2 in his last 11 starts against divisional opponents dating back to last season. The Nationals have won five of their last seven home games and are 37-15 in their last 52 divisional games as well.
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OUR PICK: Hellickson pitched well in his first two starts but had to exit his last outing after experiencing cramps in his forearms. He says he felt better shortly after leaving that game last Sunday, but it’s noteworthy nonetheless. meanwhile, Roark was tagged for five runs on seven hits while striking out three over five innings but still notched his second victory. I expect a better performance out of Roark this afternoon and given the Nationals’ success against the Phillies, they’re worth laying the sizable odds.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -145