From Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, we have the Nationals and Phillies facing off in an NL East matchup. The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -273 compared to the Nationals at +225. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
First pitch for this one is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the forecast in Philadelphia calls for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 80s. NSPPH will be televising this matchup, and Zack Wheeler is starting for the Phillies. The Nationals are starting Mitchell Parker, and they are 55-66 compared to the Phillies at 70-50.
Nationals Look to Narrow Gap in NL East as Parker Takes Mound Against Phillies
Washington is 55-66 overall and 4th in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 15.5 games. The Nationals are 16-15 in divisional games. They are 28-32 at home and 27-34 on the road. Washington is 45-56 as the underdog and 10-10 as the favorite. Their overall series record is 16-19-3.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 61-55, and the O/U line for today’s game vs. the Phillies is set at 8.5. The Nationals are sending Mitchell Parker to the mound, and he is 6-6 with a 3.83 ERA. When the O/U line is set at 8.5, Washington is 17-17. So far, 40.5% of their games have had O/U lines set higher than 8.5. Washington is 68-53 on the run line this season and 36-25 on the road. Parker is coming off a no-decision in his most recent start.
Phillies Set to Host Nationals: Wheeler Takes the Mound as Philly Eyes NL East Dominance
The Phillies are 70-50 on the season and lead the NL East by six games over the Braves. Philadelphia is 39-22 at home and 31-28 on the road. They have a 59-38 record as the favorite and are 11-12 as the underdog. The Phillies are 5-5 across their last ten games and have a series record of 19-15-6. Today, they are set to host the Nationals with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The Phillies have a 56-58 over/under record this season and are 11-13 when the line is set at 8.5 runs.
Right-hander Zack Wheeler gets the start for the Phillies, and he is 11-5 with a 2.78 ERA this season. He has a 1.00 WHIP and has 17 quality starts in 23 appearances. The Phillies are 59-61 on the run line this season, and Wheeler will be facing a Nationals offense that is led by Kyle Schwarber, who has a .383 on-base percentage and 28 home runs. Schwarber has 5 home runs in his last 8 games. Overall, the Phillies are 7th in scoring at 4.8 runs per game and 3rd in home scoring at 5.2 runs per game. The Phillies are 8th in total home runs with 146 and have a team batting average of .255, which is 5th in the league.
Betting Tips: Take the Over in Nationals vs. Phillies Showdown with Wheeler Leading the Charge
Our prediction for today’s Nationals vs. Phillies game is to take the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs. We see this one finishing with a score of 6-5 in favor of the Phillies. However, with the payout sitting at -273 for a Phillies win, we recommend taking the over, as there is a lot of value there.
Looking at today’s starters, Zack Wheeler is projected to pick up six strikeouts compared to Mitchell Parker with just five. Wheeler is also projected to go deeper into the game, and we have him finishing with a better chance of picking up a win.
