A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Washington Nationals dueling the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at Citizens Bank Park.
A.J. Cole, with a record of 2-5 on the season, gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, while the Philadelphia Phillies trot Aaron Nola to the mound in this one. He is 12-10 so far in 2017.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Philadelphia Phillies in this matchup found them as -130 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 9 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.1-3.5 win for the Phillies on Monday. 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
62-94 Philadelphia battles the Nationals, currently with a 94-61 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Washington injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Philadelphia Phillies rated this week at No. 11 and the Washington Nationals sitting at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Philadelphia Phillies No. 27-ranked scoring average of 4.21 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals offense rated No. 3 and scoring 5.1 runs per game. The Phillies have averaged 8.53 hits per game to date this season, less than the Nationals hitters have managed (9.06 per nine innings).
Defensively, Washington features the No. 5-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.04 runs per game. Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 20 at home, scoring 4.49 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nationals hope for a dominant pitching performance similar to their last game when M Scherzer struck out 10 batters in 3-2 victory on Sunday at Citi Field.
Nick Pivetta silenced the Braves bats in a 2-0 victory last time out versus Atlanta at SunTrust Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Philadelphia, Tuesday, September 26th