Phillies vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 15, 2024, 10:41PM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 6:29PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will sqaure off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (11-5, 2.78 ERA) to the mound, up against Mitchell Parker (6-6, 3.83 ERA) for the Nationals.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Phillies vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Philadelphia vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 69% chance of beating the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Nationals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.33, Nationals $3.15
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($1.80), Nationals +1.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Phillies at $1.33 and the Nationals at $3.15.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.00.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Phillies and the Nationals have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Phillies vs Nationals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $3.15 with TAB (1.8% edge)
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $2.00 with TAB (50% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (56% probability)
Stats Insider's Phillies vs Nationals betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option due to the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Phillies vs Nationals: Prediction
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Phillies vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Phillies and Nationals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Friday 16 August 2024
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
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Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs Washington predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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