Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday, August 20th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Phillies vs. Nationals
The Phillies take on the Nationals on Sunday, August 20th 2023 at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (67-56) vs. Washington Nationals (56-68)
- Date: Sunday, August 20th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport
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Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 67-56, the Philadelphia Phillies will host Philadelphia, currently ranked 2nd in the NL East. In their 65 games as the road team, Philadelphia has put together a record of 33-32.
Philadelphia's record against the runline stands at 53-70, even though they have been favored in 82 of their 123 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 53-61.
For Philadelphia, Zack Wheeler gets the start, currently holding a record of 9-5. Through 24 appearances, Zack Wheeler has an ERA of 3.62. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .234. So far, Wheeler has given up 14 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .282. Wheeler has a WHIP of 1.10, with 29 walks allowed.
Philadelphia's offense enters play with the 12th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game. The Phillies have combined to hit .257, which ranks 7th in the league. In terms of home runs, Philadelphia ranks 13th, with a total of 147 home runs. Throughout the season, Philadelphia's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 8th best OBP of .325.
Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia hoping to improve on their record of just 56-68, placing them 5th in the NL East Washington has had their problems at home, going just 28-36 at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.
Despite being favored 10 times in 124 games, Washington has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 59-61.
For Washington, Trevor Williams will look to pick up a win over Philadelphia, as he has a record of 5-7. Compared to other starting pitchers, Trevor Williams has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 5.20. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.291). So far, Williams has given up 28 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .367. With a total of 40 walks, Williams has a WHIP of 1.52.
Washington's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Nationals' offense comes into this matchup ranked 4th in the league, at .260. Although the team is hitting for a high batting average, they have struggled to generate power, ranking 26th in the league, at 113 home runs. Up to this point, Washington has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 11th at .320.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Phillies vs. Nationals
Heading into today's matchup between Philadelphia and the Nationals, the Phillies are the heavy favorite at -226 on the moneyline. Philadelphia's implied win probability sits at 69.33%. The MLB prediction model has Philadelphia covering the runline, led by what should be a strong outing from Zack Wheeler.
Recommended Betting Pick: Phillies -1.5
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