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2022 MLB Handicapping
(36-72-0) Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies (58-48-0)
Date: Saturday August 6th
Time: 06:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia
Projected Pitchers: Patrick Corbin vs. Ranger Suarez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals 195 Phillies -240
MLB run line Betting Odds: Nationals +1.5, Phillies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Washington Nationals
Heading into the game, the Washington Nationals have an overall record of 36-72-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 19-32. In the NL East division, Washington currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 45-63-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 17.0% of their games. The Nationals’ over-under record is 51-50-7.
For Washington, Patrick Corbin gets the start with an overall record of 4-15. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 6.57. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.96 innings per outing, as well as 8.37 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.12 per 9. In total, Corbin has given up 19 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 4.21.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Washington Nationals, as they are averaging just 3.81 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -178.0. The Nationals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.247. On their balls in play, Washington has the 5th ranked BABIP of 0.288. With runners on base, the Nationals are averaging just 0.71 stolen bases per game.
Washington has been strong on defense, ranking 4th in fewest errors at 0.42 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.71 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Philadelphia Phillies have an overall record of 58-48-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 28-25. In the NL East division, Philadelphia currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 55-51-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 65.0% of their games. The Philliess’ over-under record is 54-47-5.
For Philadelphia, Ranger Suarez gets the start with an overall record of 7-5. His current ERA sits at 3.6, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.28 innings per outing. as well as 7.58 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.32 per 9. In total, Suarez has given up 9 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 4.05.
During the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.64 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 54.0. The Phillies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.247. Philadelphia’s batting average on balls in play of 0.247 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Phillies have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 8th in the MLB in steals.
Philadelphia has been strong on defense, ranking 6th in fewest errors at 0.44 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.86 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
- Philadelphia is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington
- Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Ranger Suarez has a better WHIP of 1.35 compared to Patrick Corbin at 1.77. Corbin will be facing a Phillies offense ranked 11th in batting average. Suarez has a tough matchup against a Nationals offense ranked 12th in batting average.
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