Continuing through the second third of the season, the Washington Nationals (23W-45L) will once again take on the Philadelphia Phillies (35W-31L) at Nationals Park on Saturday, June 18 at 4:35 pm ET.
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds
Washington Nationals +176 | Philadelphia Phillies -210 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Washington Nationals
Over the course of the regular season, the Nationals’ are carrying a team batting average of .256. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 5.55 and a .980 fielding percentage. They outplayed the Philadelphia Phillies 7-8 in their most recent game on Friday, and are currently ranked number five in the National League East. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this one?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Washington Nationals are missing Víctor Arano (Knee), Alcides Escobar (Hamstring), Hunter Harvey (Pronator), Joseph Ross (Elbow), Stephen Strasburg (Ribs), Mason Thompson (Biceps), Seth Romero (Calf), William Harris (Pectoral), Joshua Rogers (Shoulder), Carter Kieboom (Right Forearm), Aníbal Sánchez (Neck) and Sean Doolittle (Elbow).
Philadelphia Phillies
The overall regular season batting average for the Phillies is .250 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 3.91. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .984. They lost to the Washington Nationals 7-8 the last time they met on Friday, and are currently number three in the National League East. Will the Phillies come out on top when all is said and done when they face off again against the Nationals?
The Philadelphia Phillies are without Kent Emanuel (Elbow), Johan Camargo (Knee), Ryan Sherriff (Shoulder), Jean Segura (Finger), Samuel Coonrod (Shoulder), Nicholas Maton (Shoulder) and Joseph Romero (Elbow).
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies (-210)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-104)
Runline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 runs (-138)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
