Phillies vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 16, 2024, 10:42PM | Published: Aug 15, 2024, 7:28PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will sqaure off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
The Phillies will have Aaron Nola (11-6, 3.60 ERA) start, up against Patrick Corbin (2-12, 5.98 ERA) for the Nationals.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Phillies vs Nationals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Philadelphia vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 68% chance of defeating the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Nationals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.36, Nationals $3.30
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($1.72), Nationals +1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 $1.36 and the Nationals at $3.30.
The Phillies are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.72 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Phillies (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Phillies vs Nationals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $3.30 with TAB (2.5% edge)
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $2.20 with TAB (4.1% edge) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB (55% probability)
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Today's Phillies vs Nationals predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
And while the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option because of the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Even though the Phillies are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Nationals +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Phillies vs Nationals: Prediction
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Phillies vs Nationals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Phillies and Nationals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Saturday 17 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 noted.
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Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs Washington predictions are 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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