Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The Washington Nationals will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Nationals Park on Friday, commencing at 7:05PM ET.

The Nationals will start Joan Adon (1-0, 5.14 ERA), while the Phillies will counter with Michael Lorenzen (7-7, 3.23 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Phillies vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Phillies vs. Nationals

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Phillies-Nationals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Phillies a 56% chance of beating the Nationals.

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Phillies vs. Nationals Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-105), Phillies -1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Nationals +145, Phillies -165
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-102/-110)

The Nationals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Phillies, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Phillies (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +145. That means you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -165, where you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Phillies vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.7% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

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While the Phillies are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Nationals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Phillies are more likely to defeat the Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Phillies having a 56% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Phillies-Nationals game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Phillies vs. Nationals on Friday August 18, 2023.

Phillies vs. Nationals 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Nationals and Phillies at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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