Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The visiting Washington Nationals hope for a solid performance on Sunday as they look to pick up a win at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The match puts starter Stephen Strasburg for the Washington Nationals on the hill facing Kevin Correia for the Philadelphia Phillies. Strasburg brings a 4-5 mark to the game, while Correia is 0-1 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Washington Nationals before the first pitch in this match found them as -168 moneyline favorites earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 7.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.4-2 victory for the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 26-49 record to the battle against the 41-33 Nationals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Washington injuries news.

The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 30 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 6 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 30 ranked offense (3.28 runs per game) against a Washington Nationals defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 12 at 4.01 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 8.12 hits per game, less than the Washington Nationals have managed so far this season (8.8 hits on average).

Philadelphia owns the No. 29 defense, allowing 3.28 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 12-rated defense.