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The Washington Nationals (+230) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-285) on August 4, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Nationals are 55-59 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 44-68 ATS.

Nationals vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

• Nationals starting pitcher: Zack Littell 7-8, 4.98 ERA
• Phillies starting pitcher: Jesus Luzardo 9-5, 3.58 ERA

Nationals vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Nationals vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 72.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

• CJ Abrams has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 away games (+13.80 Units / 55% ROI)
• CJ Abrams has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 away games (+13.60 Units / 54% ROI)
• CJ Abrams has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 away games (+9.65 Units / 107% ROI)
• Keibert Ruiz has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 20 away games (+9.65 Units / 34% ROI)
• Keibert Ruiz has hit the Runs Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+9.25 Units / 92% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Brandon Marsh has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+12.80 Units / 40% ROI)
• Justin Crawford has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.95 Units / 40% ROI)
• Brandon Marsh has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.60 Units / 36% ROI)
• Trea Turner has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 5 games (+10.50 Units / 210% ROI)
• Kyle Schwarber has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+10.40 Units / 39% ROI)

Nationals Best Bets Today:

• The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 32 of their last 45 away games (+17.60 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 23 of their last 45 away games (+13.75 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 away games (+13.30 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 33 of their last 50 away games (+10.50 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 40 games (+7.55 Units / 17% ROI)

Phillies Best Bets Today:

• The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+4.40 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+4.35 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+4.25 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 19 games (+4.00 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 66-46 against the Run Line (+10.55 Units / 6.82% ROI).

• 55-59 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.35 Units / 4.39% ROI
• 61-47 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.95 Units / 7.95% ROI
• 47-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -19.9 Units / -15.84% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 44-68 against the Run Line (-30.85 Units / -23.08% ROI).

• 60-53 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.4 Units / -3.93% ROI
• 47-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -18.85 Units / -15.11% ROI
• 60-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.8 Units / 7.1% ROI

Phillies vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Phillies vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Phillies vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Nationals are just 1-44 (.022) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals are just 45-13 (.776) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals are just 1-50 (.020) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals are just 24-31 (.436) after a win this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Phillies are 12-0 (1.000) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — best in MLB.

The Phillies are 12-45 (.211) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Phillies are just 6-22 (.214) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB.

The Phillies are 47-2 (.959) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th best in MLB.

Nationals Hitting Stats & Trends

Nationals hitters are slugging .441 this season — best in MLB.

Nationals hitters have 268 extra-base hits out of 674 total hits (40%) against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of .763 (2,237 PA’s) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of .762 (3,087 PA’s) against RHP this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Phillies Hitting Stats & Trends

Phillies hitters have an OBP of just .289 (2,133 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of just .224 (2,272 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters are slugging .743 with the pitcher behind in the count this season — best in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of just .654 (2,133 PA’s) on the road this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Nationals Pitching Stats & Trends

The Nationals pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 32% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals have allowed 1.89 runs per game (216/114) in late innings this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Nationals pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.

Phillies Pitching Stats & Trends

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Phillies pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games at home this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

The Phillies pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games this season — lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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