Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals Game Pick & Prediction

An exciting three-game series in the MLB is coming up soon between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals when they meet on Thursday, March 27 at 4:05 PM ET at Nationals Park in Washington, District of Columbia. MyBookie currently has the Phillies favored on the road with a run line at -1.5 (+105).

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview

The Phillies are coming off a first place finish in the NL East last season, where they went 95-67. Their season ended in four games against the New York Mets who gained a 3-1 advantage to move onto the next round.

Their division was closely contested, as three teams in total were within six games of taking first place. The Phillies obviously on top, but the Atlanta Braves and Mets were each six games back.

Bryce Harper led with 157 hits while Kyle Schwarber took over with 38 home runs. Zack Wheeler landed 224 strikes to give their pitching a boost. Wheeler will get the start in this upcoming matchup.

The Phillies’ offense could have battled alongside anyone last season, as they ranked third in appearances at the plate, fifth in runs, and fourth in home runs. Their defense was also solid, ranking second for both wins and losses while also placing ninth in total innings pitched.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Nationals finished 24 games back behind the Phillies in the division, placing fourth. Their overall record ended at 71-91, which was more respectable than what the Miami Marlins did at 62-100.

Washington has a lot of potential, but their pitching was not great last season. While some moves have been made in the offseason, time will tell if those moves will make a positive impact.

Luis Garcia Jr. had 141 hits, while CJ Abrams led them in home runs at 20. MacKenzie Gore did a good job pitching last season, as he had 181 strikes. Gore will also make the start on the mound for this matchup, pinning one good pitcher against another.

The Nationals struggled at times in efficiency on both sides of the ball last season. Their offense ranked 10th for getting to second a lot but also ranked first in stolen bases. As for their defense, their main highlight was that they gave up 168 home runs to opponents which ranked seventh.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers the most appealing Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals betting odds showing the Phillies as 1.5-run line favorites. Both teams had different dynamics last season, with the Phillies being the much better team.

With some moves were made in the offseason by both teams, the Phillies are still considered to be the team to beat for this division. Look for the Phillies to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+105)