Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 29

The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals will meet on Saturday at Nationals Park, at 4:05 p.m. ET, with Jesus Luzardo and Jake Irvin the starting pitchers. The favored Phillies have -156 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Nationals, who are listed at +131. Philadelphia is a 1.5-run favorite (at +108 odds). The total for the matchup is listed at 9 runs.

Here is everything you need to know 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: Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 4:05 p.m. ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: MASN and NBCS-PH+

Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction

• Score Prediction: Phillies 7, Nationals 4
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Phillies 65%, Nationals 35%

Phillies vs. Nationals Betting Insights

• The Phillies went 81-51 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 61.4% of those games).
• Philadelphia had a record of 56-23 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -156 or shorter last year (70.9%).
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Phillies' implied win probability is 60.9%.
• The Nationals were underdogs 133 times last season and won 55, or 41.4%, of those games.

Phillies Player Insights

• Kyle Schwarber finished with a .248 average last season, with 38 home runs and 104 RBI.
• Bryce Harper collected 157 hits, posted an OBP of .373, and a .525 SLG.
• Alec Bohm finished last season with 15 home runs, 97 RBI and a batting average of .280.
• Nick Castellanos hit .254 with an OBP of .311, and a slugging percentage of .431.

Phillies Team Props

Nationals Player Insights

• C.J. Abrams hit .246 a season ago with 29 doubles, six triples, 20 home runs and 40 walks.
• Luis Garcia hit .282 a season ago with 141 hits.
• Josh Bell drove in 71 RBI last season while batting .249.
• Nate Lowe hit .265 with 16 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 71 walks.

Nationals Team Props

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