Philadelphia Phillies Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Washington Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Washington Nationals pay a visit to Citizens Bank Park.

The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Aaron Nola and his 4-3 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Washington Nationals send Joe Ross (4-4) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of 127 for the Philadelphia Phillies in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 7.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.7-2.9 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 sport a record of 26-25 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 31-21 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Washington injuries news.

The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 22 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 3 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 30 ranked offense (3.2 runs per game) against a Washington Nationals defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 2 at 3.25 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 7.65 hits per game, less than the Washington Nationals have managed so far this season (8.13 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 9-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 2 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Nationals enjoyed a 4-3 victory at the expense of the Phillies on Monday, with T Roark throwing 7 innings of 4-hit ball at Citizens Bank Park.

Betting Trends
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
  • Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
  • Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

Next Betting Matchups

Washington at Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 1st

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