Washington Sends Tanner Roark vs Vince Velasquez in Philadelphia Phillies vs Nationals Game

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

Washington sends Tanner Roark out against Vince Velasquez for the Philadelphia Phillies in this game. Roark is 2-2 with a 3.55 ERA on the season, while Velasquez is 1-4 on the year and has a 5.70 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Washington Nationals as -130 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 5.7-3.0. 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

Washington (17-16) will face the 17-14 Phillies in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.

The Washington Nationals sit at No. 9 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 11 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Washington owns the No. 18 ranking for hits at 8.27 per game. By contrast, the Philadelphia Phillies are rated No. 25 in the same category at 7.77 per game.

Philadelphia brings the No. 10-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Nationals's No. 8-ranked defense.