The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Washington and Philadelphia on Saturday, with the host Nationals trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Aaron Nola gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday; he's 5-4 on the season. The Washington Nationals, meanwhile, will counter with Tanner Roark, who will be looking to improve on his 4-4 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Philadelphia Phillies listed as underdogs of 158 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.6-2.2 result in favor of 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 Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
37-24 Washington battles the Phillies, currently with a 29-32 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Washington Nationals rated this week at No. 8 and the Philadelphia Phillies sitting at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington Nationals No. 11-rated offense, averaging 4.57 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies defense that ranks No. 15 at 4.23 in runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have averaged 8.41 hits per game so far, more than Philadelphia Phillies batters have averaged on the year (7.48 hits per game).
Defensively, Philadelphia features the No. 16-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.48 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 20 at home, scoring 3.85 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
S Strasburg fanned 10 Philadelphia batters in the team's last outing, leading the Nationals to a 9-6 victory over the Phillies at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Washington, Sunday, June 12th