Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 8/15/24
Thursday’s matchup between the Nationals and Phillies has a first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -273, while the Nationals are +225 underdogs. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.
NSPPH will be televising this one, and Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for the Phillies. The Nationals are starting Mitchell Parker, and they are 55-66 this season, which has them in 4th place in the NL East. The Phillies lead the NL East with a record of 70-50.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs
This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Thursday, August 15th.
HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS PHILLIES:
- We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over
Nationals Records & Stats
Washington closed out their series vs. the Orioles with a 4-1 loss on the road. Heading into the game, the Nationals were at +144 on the money line. Things started off well for the Nationals, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Orioles scored twice in the bottom of the first.
DJ Herz put together a good start for the Nationals, going six innings and giving up just two earned runs, and striking out five. However, the Nationals couldnjson’t close things out, and Herz took the loss. Washington’s offense also wasted a big game from Alex Call, who went 2/3 with two doubles and a run scored.
Heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Phillies, the Nationals are 55-66 overall, putting them 4th in the NL East. They trail the Phillies by 15.5 games in the division and are 8.0 games out of a Wild Card spot. Washington is 16-15 against other teams in the NL East this year.
Washington has gone 5-5 across their last 10 games and split their two-game series with the Orioles. This year, the Nationals are 28-32 at home compared to 27-34 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 45-56 this season and an even 10-10 as the favorite. They have an overall series record of 16-19-3 this year.
The Nationals have been a solid run line bet this season, going 68-53 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 36-25 vs. the run line. Washington has been an underdog in most of their games, and they have been a profitable 59-42 vs. the run line in those contests.
The Washington Nationals are on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies today. The O/U line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Nationals games this season is 9.0 runs per game. Washington has an O/U record of 61-55 on the season, and when the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 17-17. Overall, 40.5% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 8.5 runs, while 31.4% have had lower lines.
Left-hander Mitchell Parker gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Phillies on the road. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 6-6 with an ERA of 3.83. Parker’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.20. In his last outing, Parker finished with a no-decision, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on eight hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Parker has allowed a total of 14 home runs this season. Looking at his numbers, he has a much better ERA at home (3.85) compared to on the road (9.64).
Heading into today’s game, the Nationals offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which has them 17th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game, but are still just 25th in the league in home runs. Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams are the team’s top home run hitters, with 14 and 17 homers, respectively. Both players also come into the game tied for the team lead in RBIs.
Luis Garcia Jr. has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/22 in his last seven games with one homer and six RBIs. Alex Call has also been on a tear, hitting .406 over his last seven games. Lane Thomas comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak.
Phillies Records & Stats
Heading into their last game vs. the Marlins, the Phillies closed out the series with a 9-5 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -168. Offensively, the Phillies scored their nine runs on jsonly 13 hits and didn’t hit a home run.
Tyler Phillips got the start for the Phillies, going 4 1/3 innings, and took the win. He did give up five earned runs on nine hits and issued three walks. The Phillies also used four other pitchers out of the
With a record of 70-50, the Phillies lead the NL East by six games over the Braves. The Phillies will be hosting the Nationals today, and they are 39-22 at home this season. As for their record on the road, the Phillies have gone 31-28 this season.
Philadelphia’s overall series record is 19-15-6 this season, and they are 38-20 as the home favorite. They have also been good as the favorite overall, going 59-38. The Phillies split their most recent series vs. the Marlins, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games.
When betting the run line on the Phillies, it’s been a coin flip proposition overall, as they are 59-61 against the run line. However, they’ve been a slightly better bet at home, going 29-32. Their average run differential is +0.7 runs per game, and they’ve been a better bet as the underdog, going 12-11 against the run line.
The Phillies have played a lot of high-scoring games this season, as their combined run average is 8.9 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 56-58, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over 11 times and under 13 times. Overall, 34 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 28.3% of their games.
Zack Wheeler gets the start for the Phillies today and comes into the game with a record of 11-5 and an ERA of 2.78. In his 23 starts, he has turned in 17 quality starts and is averaging 9.84 strikeouts per nine innings. Wheeler’s last outing came against the Diamondbacks, where he finished with a no-decision. In that start, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and had eight strikeouts. Before that outing, he had won three straight starts. Wheeler’s ERA at home is 2.78 compared to 3.91 on the road.
Heading into today’s game, the Phillies are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .255, which is the 5th best mark in the league, and have the 8th best home run total in the league. Philadelphia has been even better in terms of getting on base, as they are 5th in the league in on-base percentage.
Kyle Schwarber has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/32 in his last eight games with five homers and 14 RBIs. Schwarber’s 28 home runs this season is 9th best in the league, and he is 2nd on the team in RBIs. Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper are the other two Phillies players with at least 70 RBIs this season, with Bohm batting .297 and Harper at .281.