Washington Nationals Starter Gio Gonzalez Out to Silence Philadelphia Phillies Bats in MLB Contest

Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Nationals Park on Friday as the host Washington Nationals battle the Philadelphia Phillies in baseball betting odds action.

The Washington Nationals will rely on Gio Gonzalez to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Nick Pivetta will be his counterpart for the Philadelphia Phillies. Gio Gonzalez is 3-2 this season, and Nick Pivetta is 1-1.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Philadelphia Phillies before the first pitch in this match found them as 145 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 8.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Phillies to win this game 4.4-3.3. 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

16-16 Washington battles the Phillies, currently with a 17-13 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. 9 and the Philadelphia Phillies sitting at No. 11.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Washington Nationals and its No. 8-rated batting order, averaging 4.69 runs per nine innings, against the No. 14 line up of the Philadelphia Phillies at 4.57 runs per outing.

Defensively, Philadelphia features the No. 14-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.43 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 21 at home, scoring 4 runs per game.