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The MLB schedule on Friday includes the Philadelphia Phillies facing the Washington Nationals.

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Phillies vs Nationals Game Info

• Philadelphia Phillies (31-14) vs. Washington Nationals (20-22)
• Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
• Time: 6:40 PM ET
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Coverage: NBCS-PH

Phillies vs Nationals Odds & Moneyline

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• Moneyline: PHI: (-255) | WSH: (+210)
• Spread: PHI: -1.5 (-118) | WSH: +1.5 (-102)
• Total: 7.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)

Phillies vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Zack Wheeler (Phillies) - 4-3, 2.53 ERA vs Jake Irvin (Nationals) - 2-3, 3.55 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (4-3) to the mound, while Jake Irvin (2-3) will take the ball for the Nationals. When Wheeler starts, his team is 3-5-0 against the spread this season. Wheeler's team is 4-3 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite. The Nationals have a 4-4-0 record against the spread in Irvin's starts. The Nationals are 2-6 in Irvin's eight starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.

Phillies vs Nationals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Phillies win (74.4%)

Phillies vs Nationals Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Phillies vs. Nationals reveal Philadelphia as the favorite (-255) and Washington as the underdog (+210) on the road.

Phillies vs Nationals Spread

• The Phillies are favored by 1.5 runs at home versus the Nationals. The Phillies are -118 to cover the spread, while the Nationals are -102.

Phillies vs Nationals Over/Under

• A combined run total of 7.5 has been set for Phillies-Nationals on May 17, with the over at -115 and the under at -105.

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Phillies vs Nationals Betting Trends

• The Phillies have been favorites in 34 games this season and have come away with the win 24 times (70.6%) in those contests.
• Philadelphia has not lost in three games when named as a moneyline favorite of -255 or better.
• Contests with the Phillies have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 22 of 43 chances this season.
• The Phillies have posted a record of 23-20-0 against the spread this season.
• The Nationals have a 17-19 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 47.2% of those games).
• Washington has played as a moneyline underdog of +210 or longer in just two games this season, which it split 1-1.
• The Nationals have played in 40 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 15 times (15-23-2).
• The Nationals have put together a 25-15-0 record ATS this season (covering 62.5% of the time).

Phillies Player Leaders

• Alec Bohm leads Philadelphia with 55 hits and an OBP of .400, plus a team-best slugging percentage of .521. He's batting .333.
• Among all qualifying batters in the majors, he ranks sixth in batting average, 10th in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging.
• Bohm will look for his fourth straight game with a hit in this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .273 with three doubles, a walk and four RBI.
• Bryce Harper has seven doubles, 10 home runs and 29 walks. He's batting .270 and slugging .520 with an on-base percentage of .388.
• His batting average is 47th among qualified players, his on-base percentage 16th, and his slugging percentage 15th.
• Harper has picked up a hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .273 with a double, a home run, three walks and three RBI.
• Bryson Stott has collected 35 base hits, an OBP of .394 and a slugging percentage of .448 this season.
• Kyle Schwarber has been key for Philadelphia with 37 hits, an OBP of .328 plus a slugging percentage of .404.
• Schwarber enters this matchup on a three-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is batting .316 with two doubles, three walks and four RBI.

Nationals Player Leaders

• C.J. Abrams has racked up 41 hits with a .490 slugging percentage, both team-best numbers for the Nationals. He's batting .261 and with an on-base percentage of .324.
• Including all qualified hitters in MLB, his batting average places him 61st, his on-base percentage is 75th, and he is 28th in slugging.
• Jesse Winker's .346 OBP paces his team. He has a batting average of .228 while slugging .375.
• Including all qualifying players, he is 114th in batting average, 42nd in on-base percentage and 106th in slugging percentage.
• Luis Garcia is batting .283 with 10 doubles, three home runs and 10 walks.
• Jacob Young has six doubles and seven walks while hitting .262.

Phillies vs Nationals Head to Head

• 4/7/2024: 3-2 WSH (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)
• 4/6/2024: 5-2 PHI (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -188, Underdog Moneyline: +158)
• 4/5/2024: 4-0 PHI (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +160)
• 7/2/2023: 5-4 WSH (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -255, Underdog Moneyline: +210)
• 7/1/2023: 19-4 PHI (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -220, Underdog Moneyline: +184)
• 6/30/2023: 2-1 WSH (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)
• 6/4/2023: 11-3 PHI (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -164, Underdog Moneyline: +138)
• 6/3/2023: 4-2 PHI (Favorite: Nationals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -108, Underdog Moneyline: -108)
• 6/2/2023: 8-7 WSH (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +160)
• 9/11/2022: 7-5 PHI (Favorite: Phillies, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -320, Underdog Moneyline: +260)

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