Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 5

C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday at Nationals Park. Aaron Nola will be on the mound for Philadelphia, with first pitch at 6:45 PM ET. The Phillies are favored in this one, at -190, while the underdog Nationals have +160 odds to play spoiler. Philadelphia is a 1.5-run favorite (at -115 odds). An 8-run total is set in this matchup.

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Phillies-Nationals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Phillies vs. Nationals Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: NBCS-PH+

Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction

• Score Prediction: Phillies 7, Nationals 6
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Phillies 50%, Nationals 50%

Phillies vs. Nationals Betting Insights

• This season, the Phillies have been favored three times and won one of those games.
• Philadelphia has not entered a game this season as bigger favorites on the moneyline than the -190 odds on them winning this game.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.5% chance of a victory for the Phillies.
• The Nationals have been chosen as underdogs in five games this year and have walked away with the win two times (40%) in those games.
• Oddsmakers have given Washington the worst odds of winning it has seen this season with a +160 moneyline listed for this contest.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 38.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Phillies Player Insights

• Bryce Harper has gone yard three times in the 2024 campaign while knocking in six runs, both totals that lead the Phillies.
• Harper's home runs put him third in the majors, and he ranks 25th in RBI.
• Harper has collected a hit in two games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .211 with three home runs, two walks and six RBI.
• Kyle Schwarber's .280 batting average leads his team.
• Schwarber ranks 14th in home runs and 95th in RBI on the year.
• Schwarber enters this game looking for his sixth game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is hitting .333 with two home runs, a walk and three RBI.
• Brandon Marsh is hitting .333 with two home runs.
• Marsh will look to build on his three-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with two home runs and three RBI.
• Bryson Stott is batting .222 with a double and four walks.

Phillies Team Props

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Nationals Player Insights

• Abrams paces the Nationals with two home runs and five runs batted in, while posting a team-best batting average of .333.
• Abrams is 14th in home runs and 36th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Abrams carries a five-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .400 with a triple, two home runs, three walks and five RBI.
• LaVictor Antwain Lipscomb has a club-best .333 batting average.
• Lipscomb is currently 50th in home runs and 154th in RBI in the major leagues.
• Keibert Ruiz is batting .300 with a home run.
• Luis Garcia is batting .375 with four doubles and a walk.

Nationals Team Props

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