Phillies vs. Nationals odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Sunday, June 19 best bets from proven model
Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday at 12:05 p.m. ET. Philadelphia won Saturday's game 2-1. The Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games. Washington has lost eight in a row. Caesars Sportsbook lists Philadelphia as a -185 favorite. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It's on a 55-42 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through 10 weeks.
Phillies vs. Nationals is a Sunday, June 19 game. The money line is Phillies -185, the over-under is 9.5 runs and the run line -115. Philadelphia is 13-9 in day games and Washington is 11-16 in such games.
Phillies are 13-9 in day games and the Nationals are 11-16 in the day.
Zach Eflin is the superior starting pitcher for Philadelphia. Washington's bullpen is not performing well this season. Philadelphia is in the top three of the NL in runs scored, home runs, and slugging percentage this year. The team is also in top five in doubles, stolen bases, batting average and batting.
Washington's lineup is in a strong position overall in this matchup. Josh Bell has been hot, with the former All-Star blasting four home runs in the series against Philadelphia. Juan Soto has more walks (55) than strikeouts (45) this season. Washington is also facing a Philadelphia starting pitcher in Zach Eflin who has a 7.13 ERA on the road in 2022.
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total and projects 10.4 combined runs. One side of the money line has all the value.
