Last year the Philadelphia Phillies stunned the baseball betting community with an unlikely run to the World Series. The Phillies made considerable money with the baseball betting odds down the stretch when it mattered most. Late on, there is a sense that history could repeat itself in 2023. Philadelphia is making money and a run to the National League Playoffs. On the other hand, the sad-sack Washington Nationals are playing out the string. Washington is in the National League East basement. Yet what fascinates gamblers is that the Nationals are one of the best values on the board.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 19, 2023, 4:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Nationals Park, Washington, DC |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Phillies at Nationals SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Philadelphia is slightly in the red against the moneyline and deeply in the red against the runline. Philadelphia is trending under the sports betting total this season.
So far this season, Washington is one of the most profitable teams against the moneyline and solidly in the black against the runline. Washington is trending under the total this season.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Overview
Overall, the Philadelphia Phillies are 65-53 straight up and 49-58-11 over/under the total. Philadelphia is 2nd in the National League East Division standings. Philadelphia is ten games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East Division race. Late on, the Phillies have covered seven out of their last ten games. The Phillies have gone under the total in two of their previous nine matchups. Philadelphia ranks 12th for run production and 11th for earned run average.
Rangers Suarez is the probable starter for Philadelphia. So far, the left-hander is 2-5 with a 3.96 earned run average and 1.43 WHIP. Philadelphia won three of his last five starts. Overall, Philadelphia ranks 9th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Craig Kimbrel is 6-3 with a 3.18 ERA and 19 saves in 21 opportunities. Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 70 runs, 13 doubles, 30 home runs, and 73 runs batted in.
Washington Nationals Team Overview
Overall, the Washington Nationals are 52-66 straight up and 54-59-5 over/under the total. Washington is 5th in the National League East Division standings. Washington is 25 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East Division race. Late on, the Nats have covered seven out of their last ten games. The Nationals have gone over the total in two of their previous ten matchups. Washington ranks 19th for run production and 27th for earned run average.
Trevor Williams is the probable starter for Washington. So far, the right-hander is 5-7 with a 5.00 earned run average and 1.51 WHIP. Washington won two of his last five starts. Overall, Washington ranks 28th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Kyle Finnegan is 6-3 with a 2.65 ERA and 18 saves in 25 opportunities. Lane Thomas leads the Nats with 80 runs, 29 doubles, 20 home runs, and 68 runs batted in.
Phillies at Nationals SBG Free Pick
Late on, the Phillies have beaten the MLB odds in 16 of their last 19 games at Washington. Also, 15 of the last 19 games between these teams at Washington went over the total. Most important of all, the Phillies will offer more value as a quality road team.
Phillies at Nationals SBG Best Bet: Philadelphia Phillies.