Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals Total Play 8/20/23

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
Date: Sunday, August 20th, 7:10 ET
Location: Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
TV: ESPN,ESPN2
Money Line: Phillies -226/Nationals +187
Total Line: 9

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Washington Nationals and the Phillies on Sunday, August 20th at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Phillies vs. Nationals Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Kyle Schwarber	1	DH
Alec Bohm	2	3B
Bryce Harper	3	1B
Nick Castellanos	4	RF
Bryson Stott	5	2B
Trea Turner	6	SS
J.T. Realmuto	7	C
Jake Cave	8	LF
Johan Rojas	9	CF
Zack Wheeler	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
CJ Abrams	1	SS
Lane Thomas	2	RF
Joey Meneses	3	DH
Keibert Ruiz	4	C
Dominic Smith	5	1B
Jake Alu	6	2B
Ildemaro Vargas	7	3B
Blake Rutherford	8	LF
Alex Call	9	CF
Trevor Williams	–	SP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Philadelphia Phillies: 67-56 SU / OU 53-61 / Runline 53-70
Washington Nationals: 56-68 SU / OU 59-61 / Runline 69-55

So far this season, the Phillies have an overall record of 67-56, putting them 2nd in the NL East. Currently, they are 13.5 games out in the division. Across their last ten games, they are an even 5-5. On the road, they have gone 33-32 and 34-24 at home. The team’s series record is 20-15-3.

• The Phillies have covered the runline in 43.1% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.4
• The Phillies have been favored in 66.7% of their games and have runline records of 23-35 and 30-35 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Phillies have an over/under record of just 53-61.

The Nationals head into today’s game vs. the Phillies with an overall record of 56-68. This mark has them sitting 5th in the NL East. Currently, they are 25 games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 3-2 and have a road and home record of 28-32 and 28-36, respectively. Washington’s overall series record sits at 16-21-2.

• The Nationals have covered the runline in 55.6% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.7
• The Nationals have been favored in 8.1% of their games and have runline records of 30-34 and 39-21 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Nationals have an over/under record of just 59-61.

Pitching Matchup




Starter Zack Wheeler comes in with an overall record of 9-5 for the Phillies. Having made 24 appearances, his ERA is 3.62 and he has a K/9 figure of 10. Additionally, he has a FIP of 3.08 and an OBP of .278.

In his last appearance, Zack Wheeler pitched a solid seven innings and gave up one run, but did not receive a decision. Despite his efforts, the Phillies lost to the Blue Jays by a score of 2-1.




Across his 24 outings, Trevor Williams has a record of 5-7 and ERA of 5.20. One thing to note, is that he has given up a home run in each of his last six appearances. As he takes the mound, his WHIP sits at 1.52 with an OBP allowed of .341. Williams’ strikeout to walk ratio is 90/40.

Looking back at Williams’ last appearance, he allowed six hits across 4 1/3 innings of work. Overall, he finished with five earned runs. Despite not factoring into the decision, the Nationals won by a score of 8-7 over the Athletics.

Phillies vs. Nationals Offense Outlook

With 4.7 runs per game, Philadelphia is ranked 12th in the league in terms of runs scored this season. So far, they have hit 147 home runs, placing them in the middle of the pack. Their current batting average of .257 is 7th in the league. While their home batting average ranks 10th, they rank 10th on the road.

Philadelphia Phillies Top Bats




Philadelphia Phillies Top Hitters: Last Five Games




The Washington offense comes into the game with just 113 home runs, ranking them 26th in the league. The team’s current batting average is .260, putting them 4th in all of baseball. In terms of OPS, they are 19th in the league (.722).

Washington Nationals Team Hitting Stats




Washington Nationals Top Hitters: Last Five Games




Free MLB Pick

The Nats have been hitting well right now and have lit up Phillies starter Zack Wheeler for 14 runs across starts this season. Washington starter Trevor Williams has been dreadful in his last three starts allowing 16 runs. This is one of those games that looks too easy, but I’m going for it anyway. Take the Over 9.