Phillies vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 17

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  • The Phillies (33-31) are -190 favorites vs the Nationals (23-43)
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Ranger Suárez (4-4), 4.39 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Joan Adon (1-10), 6.95 ERA
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The Philadelphia Phillies (-190) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+155) in Game 1 of their doubleheader on Friday, June 17, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pm EDT in Washington.

The Phillies are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-125).

The Phillies vs Nationals Over/Under is 10.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Phillies are 33-31 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 25-41 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies-1.5 -125O 10.5 +100-190
Nationals +1.5 +105U 10.5 -120+155

Phillies vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Friday‘s matchup with 57.2% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Phillies and Nationals and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Alec Bohm has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 20 away games (+10.10 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Nick Castellanos has hit the Hits Over in his last 8 away games (+9.55 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Cesar Hernandez has hit the Hits Over in his last 8 games at home (+8.95 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Hits Under in 6 of his last 9 games at home (+8.00 Units / 89% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Singles Under in 8 of his last 9 games at home (+6.75 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Nationals vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Cesar Hernandez 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
    Josh Bell 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
    Juan Soto 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
    Lane Thomas 0.5 +400 0.5 -700
    Luis Garcia 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000

    Nationals vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Cesar Hernandez 1.5 +170 1.5 -250
    Josh Bell 0.5 -275 0.5 +185
    Juan Soto 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
    Luis Garcia 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
    Maikel Franco 0.5 -225 0.5 +155

    Nationals vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Cesar Hernandez 0.5 +165 0.5 -250
    Josh Bell 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
    Juan Soto 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
    Lane Thomas 0.5 +160 0.5 -250
    Luis Garcia 0.5 +230 0.5 -350

    Nationals vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Joan Adon 3.5 +110 3.5 -155
    Ranger Suarez 3.5 -150 3.5 +105
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 21 of their last 28 away games (+13.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 19 away games (+12.65 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 13 games (+9.35 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 36 of their last 53 games (+18.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+12.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 33-31 against the Run Line (+1.95 Units / 2.49% ROI).

    • 33-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units / -4.55% ROI
    • 37-25 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.65 Units / 13.65% ROI
    • 25-37 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.4 Units / -21.92% ROI

    Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 25-41 against the Run Line (-22.35 Units / -27.68% ROI).

    • 23-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -17.54% ROI
    • 36-27 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.25 Units / 8.53% ROI
    • 27-36 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.25 Units / -16.93% ROI

    Ranger Suarez has a strike rate of just 61% (502/826) against right-handed batters this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — first Percentile.

    Ranger Suarez has walked 22 of 207 right-handed batters (11%) this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — fourth Percentile.

    Right-handed hitters have a chase rate of just 22% (95/432) against Ranger Suarez this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — first Percentile.

    Hitters have chased just 10 of Ranger Suarez’s 104 elevated fastballs out of the zone (10%) this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 28% — first Percentile.

    Joan Adon: Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Paolo Espino has walked 4 of 119 batters (3%) this season — tied for 12th best among among 245 qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 9% — 95th Percentile.

    Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 29% (16/55) against Paolo Espino this season — 7th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — sixth Percentile.

    Paolo Espino has walked 2 of 72 right-handed batters (3%) this season — 9th best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 9% — 92nd Percentile.

    Opponents have a chase percentage of just 15% (21/144) against Paolo Espino in non-two strike counts this season — 3rd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — second Percentile.

    Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

    The Phillies are 7-23 (.233) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .075.

    The Phillies are 6-22 (.214) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .100.

    The Phillies are just 24-4 (.857) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .900.

    The Phillies are 17-103 (.142) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .124.

    Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

    The Nationals are just 11-23 (.324) at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .513.

    The Nationals are just 4-139 (.028) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .124.

    The Nationals are just 12-20 (.375) on the road this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .487.

    The Nationals are just 4-40 (.091) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .296.

    Phillies hitters are slugging .461 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .384.

    Phillies hitters have an OPS of .792 (1,104 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .691.

    Phillies hitters are slugging .451 against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .395.

    Phillies hitters have 650 strikeouts in 2,725 PA’s (24%) against LHP since the start of last season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Nationals hitters have an OBP of .335 (4,428 PA’s) on the road since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .309.

    The Nationals have scored 0.97 runs per game (64/66) in late innings this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.42.

    Nationals hitters have just 344 strikeouts in 1,703 PA’s (20%) against RHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Nationals hitters have grounded into 217 double plays in 1,714 opportunities (13%) since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of 2020 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

    Opponents have a groundball batting average of .278 against Phillies pitchers with the shift this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .213.

    Opponents have a groundball batting average of .253 against Phillies pitchers with the shift since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .222.

    Nationals pitchers have an ERA of 5.98 (271.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.13.

    Opponents have a groundball batting average of .293 against Nationals pitchers with the shift this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .213.

    Nationals pitchers have walked 248 of 2,592 batters (10%) this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Opponents have a groundball batting average of .328 against Nationals pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

    Nationals vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Víctor Arano (Nationals): Knee, D15
  • Alcides Escobar (Nationals): Hamstring, D10
  • Hunter Harvey (Nationals): Pronator, D60
  • Joseph Ross (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs, D15
  • Mason Thompson (Nationals): Biceps, D60
  • Seth Romero (Nationals): Calf, D60
  • William Harris (Nationals): Pectoral, D60
  • Joshua Rogers (Nationals): Shoulder, D15
  • Carter Kieboom (Nationals): Right Forearm, D60
  • Aníbal Sánchez (Nationals): Neck, D60
  • Sean Doolittle (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Kent Emanuel (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Johan Camargo (Phillies): Knee, D10
  • Ryan Sherriff (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Jean Segura (Phillies): Finger, D60
  • Samuel Coonrod (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Nicholas Maton (Phillies): Shoulder, D10
  • Joseph Romero (Phillies): Elbow, D60

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