Nationals vs. Phillies Prediction
The Washington Nationals have won three in a row as they prepare for tonight’s contest at the Philadelphia Phillies. Will Washington stay hot tonight as the road underdog?
Game Snapshot
903 Washington Nationals at 904 Philadelphia Phillies
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Citizens Bank Park at 7:05PM ET
TV: NBCSP (PHI)
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers at BetNow, the Phillies are a -130 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Nationals are a +120 underdog, while the total is set at 9.5 runs. As of Wednesday morning, 77 percent of public bets are being placed on host Philadelphia. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest updates.
Nats offense wakes up late
Washington scored two runs in the seventh inning and another three in the ninth Tuesday night to secure a 5-4 victory at the Phillies. Anthony Rendon led the way by going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs and two RBIs. Ryan Zimmerman was 3-for-4 with three doubles and two runs. Koda Glover earned the win in relief as he struck out one and walked one in a scoreless inning. Greg Holland picked up his first save of the season as he retired both batters he faced.
Herrera, Alfaro homer
Odubel Herrera hit a solo home run in four at-bats Tuesday to help pace the Philly offense in the loss. Scott Kingery was 2-for-3 with a run. Jorge Alfaro finished 1-for-4 with a 2-run homer. Pat Neshek suffered the loss in relief as he gave up two earned runs on two hits in one-third of an inning.
Gio Gonzalez (7-11, 4.35 ERA) will start today for the Nats, while the Phillies turn to Jake Arrieta (9-9, 3.37).
MLB Betting Trends
Washington
The under is 36-16-1 in the last 53 Nationals road games. Washington is 0-8 in Gonzalez’ last eight road games.
Philadelphia
The over is 8-1 in the last nine Phillies games following a loss.
Prediction:
Gonzalez has struggled over the last few months after starting the season in great fashion. He particularly has had a rough time on the road. Philadelphia could use a win and with the better pitcher on the mound plus at home should help get the job done today.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES -130