Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 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 Wednesday, August 9th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Phillies
The Nationals take on the Phillies on Wednesday, August 9th 2023 at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (50-64) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (62-52)
- Date: Wednesday, August 9th 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
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Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Washington Nationals come into this road contest vs Philadelphia with a below .500 record (50-64). In the NL East standings, the team ranks 5th. Heading into play, the Nationals have won half of their 58 road games, sitting at 28-30.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Washington has been favored seven times in 114 games played so far. The team has an over/under record of 54-56, with an average betting line of 9.
MacKenzie Gore gets the start for the Nationals with a below .500 record at 6-8. Across 22 appearances, MacKenzie Gore has a combined ERA of 4.34. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .251 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 18 times against MacKenzie Gore, who has a WOBA allowed of .323. With a total of 49 walks, Gore has a WHIP of 1.42.
Washington's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Nationals have combined to hit .259, which ranks 5th in the league. In total the team has hit just 104 home runs, placing them 24th in the league. Washington's offense currently sits 15th in OBP, coming in at .318.
Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals, they have a record of 62-52, placing them 2nd in the NL East. On the season, the Phillies have an above .500 home record, going 31-22 at Citizens Bank Park.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 75 of their 114 games, Philadelphia's record vs. the runline is just 48-66. The team has an over/under record of 49-57, with an average betting line of 9.
Phillies starter Michael Lorenzen comes into the game with a record of just 6-7. Michael Lorenzen boasts an ERA of 3.48. Currently, opponents are batting just .229 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 12 times against Michael Lorenzen, who has a WOBA allowed of .279. Lorenzen's WHIP of 1.08 comes along with a total of 28 walks allowed.
On offense, Philadelphia comes into the game averaging 4.6 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. As a team, the Phillies are batting a healthy .255, placing them 8th in the league. In terms of home runs, Philadelphia ranks 15th, with a total of 128 home runs. Philadelphia's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 11th with an OBP of .322.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Nationals vs. Phillies
Heading into today's matchup between Philadelphia and Washington, the Phillies are the betting favorite at -184 on the moneyline. Philadelphia's implied win probability sits at 64.79%. The MLB predictive model shows Philadelphia pulling out a close win over the Nationals. It is recommended to take the Phillies Moneyline -184 on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Phillies Moneyline -184
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