In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Phillies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 24th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 41-39 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 4-1 and 9-14. In game two, Washington led 5-0 in the fourth inning and 8-6 in the eighth, but they allowed eight runs in the ninth for the loss. The Nationals recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Vivas, who went 2-3 with one home run and three RBIs. Littell allowed five hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Lord allowed six earned runs for the loss. Prior to this series, Washington lost two out of three against the Rays, but did win two out of three against the Royals before that.
This season, Washington has a 4.71 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .258 opponent batting average, while they have scored 429 runs with a .248 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 17 home runs and 57 RBIs, while James Wood has added 20 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Miles Mikolas, who is 2-6 with a 5.47 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 74.0 innings pitched this season.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 43-36 this year after they won game two by a score of 14-9 last night. Philadelphia blew a 6-5 lead in the eighth inning, but they erupted for a huge ninth inning in the win. The Phillies recorded 17 hits in the game and they were led by Sosa, who went 2-5 with one home run and five RBIs. Luzardo allowed six hits and five earned runs over 6.2 innings, while Kerkering picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Philadelphia won two out of three against the Mets and two out of three against the Marlins.
This season, Philadelphia has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while they have scored 344 runs with a .234 batting average and a .301 on base percentage. Kyle Schwarber has led the Phillies with 29 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Bryce Harper has added 17 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Aaron Nola, who is 3-4 with a 5.71 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 75.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Phillies have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against the Nationals following a win.
- The Nationals have won four of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Nationals following a win.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Phillies following a loss.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in five of their last six home games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents.
- The Phillies have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight road games against opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- The Phillies have won each of their last 10 Wednesday night games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have lost nine of their last 10 night games against the Phillies at Nationals Park following a home loss.
- The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Phillies’ last four games.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Nationals’ last eight night games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Phillies’ last nine games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Nationals’ last six games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Phillies’ last eight games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Luis Garcia has hit at least one home run in four of the Nationals’ last five night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Miles Mikolas has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents.
- Nasim Nunez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances after playing the previous day.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Bryson Stott has hit a home run in each of the Phillies’ last three games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
- Aaron Nola has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 12 road appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Edmundo Sosa has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with the Phillies as favorites against NL East opponents.
Nationals vs Phillies Prediction
Washington was in a great position to win game two on Tuesday night, but their bullpen fell apart once again for the loss. The Nationals are 17-23 at home this year, while the Phillies are 20-17 on the road. Philadelphia has won three of their last four games and they have scored 35 runs in those three wins. The Phillies are starting Nola, who has allowed two earned runs in three of his last five outings, while Mikolas has allowed 5+ earned runs in two of his last four outings. Take the over in this one.