Phillies vs. Nationals Predictions & Picks

Sunday's game features the Philadelphia Phillies (67-56) and the Washington Nationals (56-68) squaring off at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 6-4 win for the Phillies according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:10 PM ET on August 20.

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (9-5) to the mound, while Trevor Williams (5-7) will answer the bell for the Nationals.

Phillies vs. Nationals Game Info & Odds

• When: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
• Where: Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN

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Phillies vs. Nationals Score Prediction

Our prediction for this game is Phillies 6, Nationals 5.

Total Prediction for Phillies vs. Nationals

• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

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Phillies Performance Insights

• The Phillies have played as the favorite in eight of their past 10 games and won four of those contests.
• In its last 10 games with a total, Philadelphia and its opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
• There has not been a spread set for any of the Phillies' last 10 games.
• The Phillies have been favorites in 79 games this season and won 46 (58.2%) of those contests.
• Philadelphia is 10-4 this season when entering a game favored by -225 or more on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Phillies have a 69.2% chance to win.
• Philadelphia ranks 12th in the majors with 579 total runs scored this season.
• The Phillies' 3.99 team ERA ranks 10th among all MLB pitching staffs.

Nationals Performance Insights

• In seven games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Nationals have a record of 3-4.
• In its previous 10 games with a total, Washington and its opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on five occasions.
• The past 10 Nationals games have not had a runline posted by bookmakers.
• The Nationals have won in 47, or 43.1%, of the 109 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
• This year, Washington has won eight of 23 games when listed as at least +180 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 35.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• Averaging 4.4 runs per game (548 total), Washington is the 19th-highest scoring team in baseball.
• The Nationals have pitched to a 4.96 ERA this season, which ranks 27th in baseball.

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