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Nationals vs Phillies Betting Preview for August 14, 2025

Aug 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) reacts to his two RBI home run against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images


The Philadelphia Phillies will play against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The game is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:45 PM. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with a light breeze and broken clouds.

The Phillies have a record of 69-51 and rank first in their division. They have lost their last two games but won 7 of their last 10. The Nationals, with a record of 48-72, are in fifth place in their division. They have won their last game and have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games.

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Nationals vs Phillies at a Glance

  • Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
  • Time: 6:45 PM
  • Get Tickets: Tickets are available on StubHub.
  • How to Watch on TV: MASN
  • Live Stream: Watch the game on Fubo.
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Venue: Nationals Park

Nationals vs Phillies Game Odds


TotalNationals MoneylinePhillies MoneylineNationals RunlinePhillies Runline
BetMGM8.5
(+100)
+170-210+1.5
(+110)
-1.5
(-130)
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FanDuel8.5
(+100)
+180-215+1.5
(+114)
-1.5
(-137)
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Caesars8.5
(+105)
+175-210+1.5
(+110)
-1.5
(-130)
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Phillies Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies, led by manager Rob Thomson, hold a record of 69-51 this season. They are 32-30 on the road and play in the NL East division. Top hitters include Kyle Schwarber, who has 42 home runs and a .249 batting average, and Trea Turner with a .281 average. The team recently lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 8-0, and 6-1, but won 4-1 in an earlier game. Starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo has an ERA of 4.20 and will look to improve after the recent losses.

Phillies Projected Lineup

  • Trea Turner (SS)
  • Kyle Schwarber (DH)
  • Bryce Harper (1B)
  • J.T. Realmuto (C)
  • Nick Castellanos (RF)
  • Brandon Marsh (CF)
  • Max Kepler (LF)
  • Edmundo Sosa (3B)
  • Bryson Stott (2B)
  • Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo

Phillies Stats

The Philadelphia Phillies hold a record of 69-51 this season. On the road, they have a 32-30 record. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 42 home runs and 97 RBIs, ranking third and second in the league, respectively. Their team batting average is .253, placing them sixth in the league. The Phillies' pitching staff has a 3.73 ERA, which ranks sixth, and they have achieved the most quality starts with 65. In recent games, they lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 8-0 and 6-1, but secured wins against the Reds and Texas Rangers with scores of 4-1 and 4-2, respectively.

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Nationals Preview

The Washington Nationals are managed by Miguel Cairo and play at Nationals Park. Their current record is 48-72, placing them 21 games back in the NL East. The team's home record stands at 22-36. Top hitters include CJ Abrams, who leads the team with 16 home runs, and Nathaniel Lowe, who has 68 RBIs. Recently, the Nationals won 8-7 against the Kansas City Royals, showcasing a solid offensive performance with 10 hits and 2 home runs. Starting pitcher Brad Lord has an ERA of 3.28 and will be on the mound for the upcoming game.

Nationals Projected Lineup

  • James Wood (LF) - AVG: .261 | HR: 25 | RBI: 78
  • CJ Abrams (SS) - AVG: .266 | HR: 16 | RBI: 47
  • Paul DeJong (2B) - AVG: .252 | HR: 4 | RBI: 15
  • Josh Bell (DH) - AVG: .230 | HR: 15 | RBI: 43
  • Nathaniel Lowe (1B) - AVG: .216 | HR: 16 | RBI: 68
  • Brady House (3B) - AVG: .245 | HR: 2 | RBI: 19
  • Daylen Lile (RF) - AVG: .262 | HR: 2 | RBI: 18
  • Riley Adams (C) - AVG: .195 | HR: 7 | RBI: 17
  • Jacob Young (CF) - AVG: .224 | HR: 0 | RBI: 19
  • Starting Pitcher: Brad Lord (ERA: 3.28, WHIP: 1.21, W-L: 3-6)

Nationals Stats

The Washington Nationals have a regular season record of 48-72, with a home record of 22-36. Their division record stands at 8-17 in the NL East. The team batting average is .244, ranking 13th, and they have hit 115 home runs, ranking 24th. On the pitching side, their ERA is 5.36, placing them 28th, and they have given up 149 home runs, ranking 20th. Key players include CJ Abrams, leading the team with a .266 batting average, and Brad Lord, who has a 3.28 ERA as a starting pitcher.

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Graham Seldon

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