The Washington Nationals (56-68) and the Philadelphia Phillies (67-56) will play at Muncy Bank Ballpark in the 2023 Little League Classic on Sunday Night Baseball. This is the sixth matchup since the Little League Classic started in 2017. Washington ranks fifth in the league in team batting average (.260). Philadelphia is not far behind, sitting in the eighth spot (.257). On Saturday, the Phillies beat the Nationals 12-3.
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. The Phillies are listed at -219 on the money line (risk $219 to win $100) in the latest Phillies vs. Nationals odds. The over/under for total runs scored is 8.5. Before making any Nationals vs. Phillies picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered Week 21 of the 2023 MLB season 61-47 on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks, going 12-4 (+468). Anybody following has seen big returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Phillies vs. Nationals and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model's MLB picks. Here are several MLB odds and trends for Nationals vs. Phillies:
Phillies vs. Nationals money line: Philadelphia -219, Washington +181Phillies vs. Nationals run line: Washington +1.5 (+115)Phillies vs. Nationals over/under: 8.5 runsWAS: The Nationals boast a .260 team batting average, fifth best in the league PHI: The Phillies have scored 28 runs over their last three gamesPhillies vs. Nationals picks: See picks at SportsLineWhy you should back the Phillies
Trea Turner is a pure hitter with exceptional plate coverage. Turner utilizes his calm approach at the dish to spray the ball all across the yard. The two-time All-Star is batting .250 along with 14 home runs and 46 RBI. In the win over the Nationals on Saturday, Turner was 2-of-5 with two solo homers.
Alec Bohm's swing is compact and effortless, constantly creating offensive opportunities. He is second on the team in RBI (76) with 12 home runs and a batting average of .283. In his last outing, Bohm was 2-of-6 with one RBI and one run scored. See which team to back here.
Why you should back the Nationals
Lane Thomas continues to thrive for Washington this season. Thomas owns gap-producing power and has the strength to smack the ball out of the yard. The 27-year-old is also very patient at the plate. Thomas is first on the squad in batting average (.287), home runs (20), and hits (140). On Friday, he went 3-of-4 with one RBI and three base hits.
Designated hitter Joey Meneses has been a quality offensive threat. Meneses uses his quick hands and bat speed to make consistent contact. The 31-year-old is batting .281 with 11 home runs and 69 RBI. He has recorded at least two hits in four of his last six games. On Aug. 17 versus the Red Sox, Meneses was 2-of-5 with two doubles and five total RBI. See which team to back here.
How to make Nationals vs. Phillies picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 9.7 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all of the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Phillies vs. Nationals, and which side of the money line has all of the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 61-47 roll on top-rated MLB picks, and find out.
