Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies 7/12/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Washingotn Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 6:05 PM EST
Jul. 12, 2019
TV: NSPA
Latest Odds : WAS -152 Total 9.5
The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on Friday to start a weekend series. The Phillies are 3rd in the NL East with a 47-43 record. Philadelphia has won five of their last ten games and are 27-17 on their home field. The Phillies average 4.9 runs per game which ranks 14th in the league.
Nick Pivetta will make his 12th start on the mound for Philadelphia. Pivetta is 4-3 on the season with 61.2 innings pitched. Pivetta has 52 strikeouts and carries a 5.84 ERA. Pivetta pitched 5.2 innings in his last start allowing 6 runs on 5 hits.
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The Washington Nationals sit in the 2nd place spot in the NL East a half game ahead of the Phillies. The Nationals have won eight of their last ten games heading into the break and beat the Royals 5-2 in their last games. Washington is 25-17 on the road this season.
Stephen Strasburg will make his 19th start of the season for the Nationals. Strasburg is 10-4 on the season with 116.1 innings pitched. Strasburg has 138 strikeouts, 29 walks, and carries a 3.64 ERA. The Washington Nationals carry a 4.38 team ERA which ranks 14th in the league.
Recent Betting Trends:
Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nationals last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies +142
The Phillies show value as a home underdog on Friday. Washington carries a losing 21-22 road record heading into Philadelphia. The Nationals are 1-5 in Strasburgs last 6 Friday starts. The Phillies are 4-0 in Pivettas last 4 home starts. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 4-2.