Phillies vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2024
Last updated: May 17, 2024, 10:35PM | Published: May 16, 2024, 5:29PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Phillies will have Zack Wheeler (4-3, 2.53 ERA) start, while the Nationals will counter with Jake Irvin (2-3, 3.55 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Phillies vs Nationals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Phillies vs Nationals
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Philadelphia-Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 67% chance of winning against the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
More: Phillies vs Nationals Match Centre
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 $1.40, Nationals $3.02
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($1.85), Nationals +1.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.40 and the Nationals at $3.02.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.85 currently on offer at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Phillies vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $3.02 with (1.7% edge)
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.97 with TAB (51% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (53% probability)
These Phillies vs Nationals predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option because of the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Phillies vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Philadelphia vs Washington on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live scores.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Philadelphia vs Washington match-up at Citizens Bank Park.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Phillies vs Nationals: Preview
The match-up between the Phillies and Nationals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Saturday 18 May 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.
Our Philadelphia vs Washington predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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