The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 4:05 PM. The Phillies have a record of 70-52 and are ranked first in the NL East, while the Nationals hold a 49-73 record and are in fifth place. The weather forecast calls for a warm day with broken clouds and a calm crosswind. Fans can catch the game on MASN.

Phillies vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies at -150. The Phillies have a better record and are leading their division. They also won their last game against the Nationals 6-2.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5. Both starting pitchers have ERAs under 4.00, and the Phillies’ recent games have had lower scores.

Team Trends

• The Philadelphia Phillies have a road record of 33-31 this season.
• The Washington Nationals hold a home record of 23-37 this season.
• In their last game, the Phillies won 6-2 against the Nationals.
• The Nationals are ranked 5th in the NL East division.
• Weather for the game is expected to be warm with broken clouds and a calm crosswind.

Phillies vs Nationals Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies head to Nationals Park for an afternoon game against the Washington Nationals. The Phillies hold the top spot in the NL East with a 70-52 record and have won six of their last ten games. On the other side, the Nationals are in fifth place with a 49-73 record, having split their last ten games evenly.

Taijuan Walker will take the mound for the Phillies. He has an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.29 this season. Cade Cavalli will start for the Nationals. He has an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.50. Fans can watch the game on MASN, with the weather forecast predicting warm temperatures and broken clouds.

Washington Nationals: Key Players and Stats

CJ Abrams is a standout player for the Nationals. He has played 107 games and holds a batting average of .266. Abrams leads the team with 16 home runs and 73 runs. Nathaniel Lowe has played in 119 games this season. His batting average is .216, but he matches Abrams with 16 home runs. Lowe also leads the team in RBIs with 68. Cade Cavalli is the starting pitcher for the Nationals. His ERA is 3.86, and his WHIP is 1.50. Cavalli has yet to record a win or loss this season.

Philadelphia Phillies: Power at the Plate

Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies in home runs. He has hit 43 home runs in 122 games. His batting average is .250, and he has the highest RBIs on the team with 101. Trea Turner plays shortstop and has a batting average of .286. He has 12 home runs and 52 RBIs this season. Turner has also scored 78 runs in 120 games. Bryce Harper has played 94 games at first base. His batting average is .258, and he has 19 home runs. Harper has scored 53 runs and has 53 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Phillies are favored at -150 on the money line. They have a strong road record of 33-31 and lead the NL East. Their recent win against the Nationals, 6-2, shows their current form. With hitters like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper performing well, the Phillies have a solid lineup.

The over/under is set at 9.5, and the under seems likely. Both starting pitchers, Taijuan Walker and Cade Cavalli, have ERAs under 4.00. The Phillies’ recent games have been lower scoring, which supports the under pick. The Nationals’ pitching struggles, with a team ERA of 5.33, might also keep the score low.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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