Phillies vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Oct 2

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  • The Phillies (85-73) are -250 favorites vs the Nationals (55-103)
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Zachary Wheeler (11-7), 2.91 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin (6-18), 6.08 ERA
  • Watch the game on MASN2

The Philadelphia Phillies (-250) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+200) on Sunday, October 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Washington.

The Phillies are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+110).

The Phillies vs Nationals Over/Under is 7 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Phillies are 85-73 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 71-87 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies-2.5 +110O 7 +100-250
Nationals +2.5 -135U 7 -120+200

Phillies vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Sunday‘s matchup with 56.1% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Runs Under in 40 of his last 57 away games (+19.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Singles Over in 34 of his last 61 away games (+14.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Total Bases Under in 37 of his last 55 away games (+13.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 22 games (+11.95 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 23 games (+11.80 Units / 38% ROI)

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Joey Meneses has hit the Hits Over in 40 of his last 49 games (+22.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Luke Voit has hit the Runs Under in 29 of his last 37 games (+15.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Total Bases Over in 29 of his last 41 games (+15.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Nelson Cruz has hit the Runs Under in 24 of his last 30 games at home (+14.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Joey Meneses has hit the Total Bases Over in 31 of his last 49 games (+14.10 Units / 21% ROI)

Nationals vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
C.J. Abrams 0.5 +1000 0.5 -10000
Ildemaro Vargas 0.5 +1350 0.5
Joey Meneses 0.5 +900 0.5 -5000
Lane Thomas 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000
Luis Garcia 0.5 +1000 0.5 -10000

Nationals vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
C.J. Abrams 0.5 -225 0.5 +155
Ildemaro Vargas 0.5 -165 0.5 +120
Joey Meneses 0.5 -200 0.5 +135
Lane Thomas 0.5 -160 0.5 +115
Luis Garcia 0.5 -185 0.5 +125

Nationals vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
C.J. Abrams 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Ildemaro Vargas 0.5 +260 0.5 -400
Joey Meneses 0.5 +260 0.5 -400
Lane Thomas 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
Luis Garcia 0.5 +240 0.5 -375

Nationals vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Patrick Corbin 3.5 -150 3.5 +105
Zack Wheeler 5.5 -150 5.5 +105
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 64 of their last 108 games (+10.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 48 away games (+8.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 56 of their last 107 games (+3.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 49 of their last 91 games (+9.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 65 games (+8.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 44 games (+6.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 19 of their last 39 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 games (+0.75 Units / 11% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 79-79 against the Run Line (-3.75 Units / -1.95% ROI).

  • 85-73 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -1.35% ROI
  • 79-73 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.3 Units / -0.74% ROI
  • 73-79 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.9 Units / -7.45% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 71-87 against the Run Line (-22.75 Units / -11.98% ROI).

  • 55-103 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.65 Units / -9.58% ROI
  • 73-76 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.65 Units / -6.07% ROI
  • 76-73 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.45 Units / -2% ROI

Zack Wheeler has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 79.4 MPH on inside pitches since the start of last season (453 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 159 total IP; League Avg: 85.3

Zack Wheeler has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.9 MPH on pitches in the strike zone since the start of last season (741 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 159 total IP; League Avg: 90.7

Zack Wheeler has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 83.2 MPH with runners in scoring position since the start of last season (169 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 159 total IP; League Avg: 87.9

Zack Wheeler has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (421/981) when behind in the count since the start of last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Patrick Corbin: Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Patrick Corbin has located his pitches away 63% of the time (724/1,153) vs left-handed batters since the start of last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has allowed a slugging percentage of .572 (123 Total Bases / 215 ABs) on non-fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: .368 — 0 Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has allowed a slugging percentage of .714 (50 Total Bases / 70 ABs) in late innings since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 159 total IP; League Avg: .394 — first Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has located his pitches away 64% of the time (896/1,395) vs left-handed batters since the start of 2020 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Phillies are 69-5 (.932) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .915.

The Phillies are 70-24 (.745) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .705.

The Phillies are just 5-12 (.294) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Phillies are 14-55 (.203) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .118.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Nationals are just 17-90 (.159) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.

The Nationals are just 38-7 (.844) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .882.

The Nationals are 9-4 (.692) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Nationals are just 29-49 (.372) on the road this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .470.

Phillies hitters have 28 strikeouts in 75 PA’s (37%) against LHP over the last 14 days (9 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Phillies hitters are slugging .534 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .445.

Phillies hitters have 6 strikeouts in 11 PA’s (55%) against LHP over the past seven days (3 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

The Phillies are batting .260 at home this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 38% at home since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Nationals hitters are slugging .235 on pitches out of the zone since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Nationals hitters have grounded into 294 double plays in 2,311 opportunities (13%) since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Nationals hitters have 61 extra-base hits out of 236 total hits (just 26%) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 183 of 2,825 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .249 against Phillies pitchers with the shift since the start of last season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: .223.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .258 against Phillies pitchers with the shift this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .220.

The Nationals have won just 22% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 33% with two-strikes over the last 14 days (13 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

The Nationals have won just 21% of games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% over the last 14 days (13 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Joseph Ross (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • MacKenzie Gore (Nationals): Elbow, D15
  • Keibert Ruiz (Nationals): Groin, D10
  • Nelson Cruz (Nationals): Eyes, Day-to-Day
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs, D60
  • William Harris (Nationals): Pectoral, D60
  • Jackson Tetreault (Nationals): Shoulder, D60
  • Steven Cavalli (Nationals): Shoulder, D15
  • Tanner Rainey (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Evan Lee (Nationals): Flexor, D60
  • Carter Kieboom (Nationals): Forearm, D60
  • Víctor Arano (Nationals): Shoulder, D15
  • Yadiel Hernandez (Nationals): Calf, D60
  • Sean Doolittle (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Hans Crouse (Phillies): Biceps, D60
  • Mark Appel (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Bradley Hand (Phillies): Elbow, D15
  • James McArthur (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Kent Emanuel (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Edmundo Sosa (Phillies): Hamstring, D10
  • Símon Muzziotti (Phillies): Knee, D60
  • Damon Jones (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Corey Knebel (Phillies): Lat, D60

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