Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/19/2023]

The Washington Nationals will face the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Nationals Park on Saturday, starting at 4:05PM ET.

Jake Irvin (3-5, 4.76 ERA) will get the ball for the Nationals, while the Phillies are going with Cristopher Sánchez (1-3, 3.39 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Phillies vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Phillies vs. Nationals

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

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

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Phillies vs. Nationals Odds [8/19]

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-120), Phillies -1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Nationals +132, Phillies -150
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-118)

The Nationals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Phillies, with -120 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

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

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +132. That means you can bet $100 to profit $132, earning a total payout of $232, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Phillies vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +132 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -118 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

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 edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Phillies are more likely to beat the Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday.

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

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Phillies vs. Nationals on Saturday August 19, 2023.

Phillies vs. Nationals 2023

Saturday's MLB matchup between the Nationals and Phillies at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 4:05PM ET.

• Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Saturday August 19, 2023
• Time: 4:05PM ET / 1:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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