The Philadelphia Phillies battle the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday in MLB betting odds action at Citizens Bank Park.
The match puts starter Gio Gonzalez for the Washington Nationals on the hill facing Charlie Morton for the Philadelphia Phillies. Gonzalez brings a 0-0 mark to the game, while Morton is 1-1 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Philadelphia Phillies as 140 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 7.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 4.3-1.5. 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
5-7 Philadelphia battles the Nationals, currently with a 9-1 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Washington injuries news.
The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 7 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 12 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 29 ranked offense (2.58 runs per game) against a Washington Nationals defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 1 at 2.1 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 6.42 hits per game, less than the Washington Nationals have managed so far this season (8.6 hits on average).
Philadelphia owns the No. 15 defense, allowing 2.58 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 1-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nationals grabbed a win last time out, defeating Aaron Nola and the Phillies 8-1 on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
- Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
- Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Washington
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Miami, Monday, April 18th
Philadelphia home to New York, Monday, April 18th
