Phillies vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 10:34PM | Published: Aug 16, 2024, 6:47PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, commencing at 8:05am AEST.
Cristopher Sánchez (8-8, 3.63 ERA) will start on the mound for the Phillies, while the Nationals are going with MacKenzie Gore (7-10, 4.50 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Phillies vs Nationals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Philadelphia vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 66% chance of defeating the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Nationals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.42, Nationals $2.96
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($1.88), Nationals +1.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 9.1 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 $1.42 and the Nationals at $2.96.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.88 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.94.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.1 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 Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 9.1-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Phillies vs Nationals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.96 with TAB (1.9% edge)
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.94 with TAB (53% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 9.1 at $1.91 with TAB (53% probability)
Today's Phillies vs Nationals predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option due to the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Phillies vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Philadelphia vs Washington game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Philadelphia vs Washington match-up.
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Phillies vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Phillies and Nationals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 8:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Sunday 18 August 2024
- Time: 8:05am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
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Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs Washington predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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