The Washington Nationals (36-72) face the Philadelphia Phillies'(58-48) Saturday in the 3rd game of a 4-game set at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Phillies lead 8-2
Washington has lost 3 games in a row and 7 of 10 as its nightmare season continues. RHP Josiah Gray was pounded for 4 homers as the Phillies rolled 7-2 Friday. Oddly enough, the Nats have more wins on the road this season at 19-32 as opposed to 17-40 at home. The key for them is getting to 5 runs as they’re 25-6 when they do.
The Phils got 8 strong innings from RHP Kyle Gibson Friday and have a rested bullpen. They are 8-2 over the last 10 games and have beaten up on the Nats at the same rate this year. Philadelphia is just 15-19 against the rest of the division. 1B Rhys Hoskins is 13-for-36 (.361) with 3 homers and 6 RBIs the last 10 games.