Philadelphia Phillies Face the Washington Nationals Sunday: MLB Odds and Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies

vs

Washington Nationals
Sunday, April 19, 2015 1:35 PM ET
Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals battle the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in MLB betting odds action at Nationals Park.

Philadelphia puts its faith in starter David Buchanan to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-2. Getting the ball for the Washington Nationals is Stephen Strasburg, who owns a 0-1 record on the season with a 6.75 ERA.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Betting fans looking to pick the Washington Nationals in this matchup found them as -229 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 7 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Computer Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.7-2.2 victory for the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals sport a record of 5-7 heading into this matchup, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 4-8 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 11-ranked Washington Nationals and the No. 27-rated Philadelphia Phillies in this matchup.

How Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Stats Match Up

The game also pits Washington Nationals No. 16-rated offense, averaging 4.08 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies defense that ranks No. 18 at 4.33 in runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have averaged 7.5 hits per game so far, more than Philadelphia Phillies batters have averaged on the year (7.08 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Washington has the No. 16-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 18 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Philadelphia got the job done in their last match in a 5-3 victory over Washington on Saturday at Nationals Park behind starter Aaron Harang.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Betting Odds Trends

Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next Betting Matchups

Philadelphia home to Miami, Tuesday, April 21st
Washington home to St. Louis, Tuesday, April 21st

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