The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Washington and Philadelphia on Friday, with the host Nationals trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Jake Thompson, with a record of 1-1 on the season, gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, while the Washington Nationals trot Max Scherzer to the mound in this one. He is 13-5 so far in 2017.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Washington Nationals as -365 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 7.0-2.4 win for the Nationals on Friday. 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
The Washington Nationals bring a 86-54 record to the battle against the 53-87 Phillies. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 6 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Philadelphia is at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Washington Nationals No. 3-ranked scoring average of 5.21 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies offense rated No. 28 and scoring 4.13 runs per game. The Nationals have averaged 9.23 hits per game to date this season, more than the Phillies hitters have managed (8.55 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Washington has the No. 4-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 23 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia suffered a 4-3 loss against Washington on Thursday, as Aaron Nola wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Nationals Park.
- Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
- Philadelphia is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
- Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Washington, Saturday, September 9th
