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2022 MLB Handicapping
(32-31-0) Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals (23-42-0)
Date: Friday June 17th
Time: 01:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Nationals Park Washington
Projected Pitchers: Ranger Suarez vs. Paolo Espino
MLB Moneyline Odds: Phillies OFF Nationals OFF
MLB run line Betting Odds: Phillies +1.5, Nationals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
Philadelphia Phillies
Heading into the game, the Philadelphia Phillies have an overall record of 32-31-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 13-14. In the NL East division, Philadelphia currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 32-31-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 67.0% of their games. The Phillies’ over-under record is 36-25-2.
For Philadelphia, Ranger Suarez gets the start with an overall record of 4-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.4. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.92 innings per outing, as well as 7.43 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.94 per 9. In total, Suarez has given up 6 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Phillies have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.24.
During the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.83 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 29.0. The Phillies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.252. On their balls in play, Philadelphia has the 5th ranked BABIP of 0.281. With runners on base, the Phillies are averaging just 0.76 stolen bases per game.
In the field, Philadelphia averages 0.59 errors per game, placing them near the league average. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.76 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Washington Nationals have an overall record of 23-42-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 11-22. In the NL East division, Washington currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 25-40-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 15.0% of their games. The Nationalss’ over-under record is 34-28-3.
For Washington, Paolo Espino gets the start with an overall record of 0-1. This includes a strong ERA of 2.08 So far, he is lasting an average of 1.43 innings per outing. as well as 6.53 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.19 per 9. In total, Espino has given up 2 home runs.
So far, the Nationals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.59.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Washington Nationals, as they are averaging just 4.12 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -102.0. The Nationals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.255. Washington combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.22. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Nationals are averaging just 0.75 stolen bases per game.
Washington has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.66 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.75 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Philadelphia is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
- Philadelphia is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
- Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Washington Nationals. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Paolo Espino has a better WHIP of 1.02 compared to Ranger Suarez at 1.5. Suarez will be facing a Nationals offense ranked 5th in batting average. Espino has a tough matchup against a Phillies offense ranked 7th in batting average.
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