Phillies vs Nationals Prediction, Pick and Preview, September 1 (9/1): MLB
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- Sep 1, 2021, 8:20:28 PM
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Odds
Time | 7:05 p.m. EST |
Phillies money line | -175 |
Phillies run line | -1.5 (-110) |
Nationals money line | +150 |
Nationals run line | +1.5 (-110) |
Over / under | 8.5 (-120) |
Key stats
Phillies | Nationals | |
Record | 68-64 | 55-76 |
Road / home record | 29-36 | 31-35 |
Last 10 record | 6-4 | 2-8 |
Streak | 5W | 4L |
Over / under record | 65-63-4 | 58-69-4 |
Runs / game | 4.53 | 4.39 |
Runs allowed / game | 4.63 | 4.85 |
Preview
This is a tale of 2 different teams, the Phillies are fighting to make the playoffs, while the Nationals became sellers at the trade deadline. Philadelphia has taken advantage of this part in the schedule and have been able to win 5 straight games coming into tonight. Look for them to continue that win streak against a weak and depleted nationals team who have lost 4 straight.
Pitching matchup
Phillies
Aaron Nola (7-7, 4.30 ERA) will be on the mound for the Phiilies today when they face the Nationals. He comes into this game with a 1.10 WHIP and a nice 3.45 XFIP. He carries a very nice 30.1% strikeout rate followed by a 5.0% walk rate. The projected lineup for this Nationals team strikes out at a 24.7% clip this season. Look for Nola to have a quality start against a struggling and weak Nationals team.
Nationals
Paulo Espino (4-4, 4.13 ERA) will be handed the ball to take on this Phillies team today. He enters this game with a 1.17 WHIP and 4.97 XFIP. He has a 19.7% strikeout rate accompanied by a 4.8% walk rate. Espino has had an up and down season to this point, allowing hard contact to both sides of the plate. This Phillies team jumped on him last time they met for 6 ER's in 5 innings.
Prediction
The Phillies come into this game having won 5 straight, they need to keep this up to have a chance to make the playoffs. Nola should have no problem keeping this Nationals offense at bay and producing a nice outing. The Phillies bats should be able to get to Espino and provide plenty of support for Nola.
PICK: Phillies -1.5 (-110)
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