The Philadelphia Phillies will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Nationals in Washington at Nationals Park on Sunday in MLB baseball betting odds action.
Philadelphia puts its faith in starter Adam Morgan to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 2-9. Getting the ball for the Washington Nationals is Gio Gonzalez, who owns a 10-9 record on the season with a 4.40 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -240 for the Washington Nationals in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 9 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.6-3.0 win 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 Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
84-58 Washington battles the Phillies, currently with a 63-79 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Washington Nationals sit at No. 15 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 29 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Washington owns the No. 17 ranking for hits at 8.73 per game. By contrast, the Philadelphia Phillies are rated No. 30 in the same category at 7.89 per game.
Philadelphia brings the No. 23-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Nationals's No. 2-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Phillies were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the Washington staff and losing 3-0 to the Nationals on Saturday at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to Pittsburgh, Monday, September 12th
Washington home to New York, Monday, September 12th