The Washington Nationals will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Philadelphia Phillies pay a visit to Nationals Park.
Washington hands the ball to starter Max Scherzer in this one and he'll try to improve on his 6-1 mark on the year. Philadelphia counters with Jake Arrieta, who will try to quiet the fans and the Nationals bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Philadelphia Phillies before the first pitch in this match found them as 165 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 7 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 2.8-1.8. 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 17-17 record to the battle against the 18-14 Phillies. 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. 11-rated batting order, averaging 4.65 runs per nine innings, against the No. 16 line up of the Philadelphia Phillies at 4.47 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Washington has the No. 8-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 6 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia got the job done in their last match in a 3-1 victory over Washington on Saturday at Nationals Park behind starter Vincent Velasquez.
- Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Washington
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Washington
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to San Francisco, Monday, May 7th
Washington at San Diego, Monday, May 7th
