Nationals vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 19

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  • The Phillies are -250 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals vs Phillies Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Washington Nationals (+200) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-250) on Sunday, May 19, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Nationals are 20-24 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 26-21 ATS.

Nationals vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Nationals starting pitcher: Trevor Williams 4-0, 1.99 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Aaron Nola 5-2, 3.14 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -115O 7.5 -115+200
Phillies -1.5 -105U 7.5 -105-250

Nationals vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 64.5% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 games (+21.90 Units / 243% ROI)
  • Luis Garcia has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 21 games (+15.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 30 games (+10.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 21 of his last 30 games (+10.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Jesse Winker has hit the Total Bases Under in 14 of his last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 47% ROI)

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

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Bryson Stott has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 5 games (+19.00 Units / 380% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the RBIs Over in 21 of his last 38 games (+15.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 21 of his last 28 games (+11.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 28 games (+11.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 28 games (+11.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 36 games (+11.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 36 games (+9.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 38 games (+9.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 36 games (+8.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 14 of their last 25 away games (+3.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 30 games (+21.60 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 31 games (+16.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+16.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 30 games (+15.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.95 Units / 33% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 27-17 against the Run Line (+7.83 Units / 13.73% ROI).

  • 20-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 14.38% ROI
  • 17-24 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.25 Units / -19.26% ROI
  • 24-17 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.08 Units / 10.42% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 26-21 against the Run Line (+6.35 Units / 11.1% ROI).

  • 33-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.85 Units / 16.63% ROI
  • 23-21 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.1 Units / -0.19% ROI
  • 21-23 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.5 Units / -8.69% ROI

Phillies vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Joey Gallo (WAS) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -750
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +600 0.5 -900

Phillies vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Joey Meneses (WAS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Bryson Stott (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Phillies vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Phillies vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Trevor Williams (WAS) 3.5 -125 3.5 -105
Aaron Nola (PHI) 6.5 -115 6.5 -115

Opponents are hitting just .033 (1-for-30) against Trevor Williams on low fastballs this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .262 — 100th Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 38% of Trevor Williams’ non-fastballs (595/1,550) since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 81 total IP; League Avg: 48% — second Percentile.

Trevor Williams has thrown low pitches 68% of the time (102/150) when behind in the count this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Trevor Williams has thrown his off-speed pitches for a strike just 51% (790/1,550) of the time since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 81 total IP; League Avg: 62% — first Percentile.

Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Aaron Nola has allowed an OBP of just .231 (653 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .286 — 100th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has thrown his curveball 36% of the time (263/730) when he’s behind in the count since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 13% — 100th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has walked 31 of 646 batters (5%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since the 2022 season — 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 85th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has thrown his curveball 35% of the time (58/165) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 10% — 100th Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Nationals are just 53-92 (.366) after a win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .512.

The Nationals are just 35-55 (.389) after a win since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .508.

The Nationals are just 23-42 (.354) after a home win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .534.

The Nationals are just 44-84 (.344) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .414.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Phillies are 14-9 (.609) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .425.

The Phillies are 23-21 (.523) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

The Phillies are 73-48 (.603) after a win since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .508.

The Phillies are 126-82 (.606) after a win since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .512.

The Nationals are just 3-13 (.188) against the run line (-52.4% ROI) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .447.

Nationals hitters are slugging just .128 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .213.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 37% at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Nationals hitters are slugging just .391 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .448.

Phillies hitters are slugging .506 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .447.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .343 (651 PA’s) against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .313.

Phillies hitters have 630 strikeouts in 2,520 PA’s (25%) against LHP since last season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Phillies hitters have a groundball batting average of .347 against the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .238.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

The Phillies pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 32% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Phillies vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Taijuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Orion Kerkering (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Rucker (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Lorenzen (Philadelphia Phillies): Neck, 15-Day IL
  • Erich Uelmen (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, Out
  • Weston Wilson (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Dylan Covey (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Rafael Marchan (Philadelphia Phillies): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Nick Senzel (Washington Nationals): Thumb, 10-Day IL
  • Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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