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Nationals vs Phillies Betting Preview for August 16, 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 game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals will take place at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The game is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 4:05 PM. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with a light breeze and clear skies.

The Phillies have a record of 70-52 and are ranked first in their division. They have won 6 of their last 10 games. The Nationals have a record of 49-73 and are ranked fifth in their division. They have won 5 of their last 10 games.

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Nationals vs Phillies at a Glance

  • Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • Time: 4:05 PM
  • Get Tickets: Tickets are available on StubHub.
  • How to Watch on TV: Tune in to MASN.
  • Live Stream: Watch it live on Fubo.
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Venue: Nationals Park

Nationals vs Phillies Game Odds

TotalNationals MoneylinePhillies MoneylineNationals RunlinePhillies Runline
BetMGM9.5
(+100)
+125-150+1.5
(-130)
-1.5
(+110)
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FanDuel9.5
(+100)
+126-148+1.5
(-128)
-1.5
(+108)
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Caesars9.5
(+100)
+130-155+1.5
(-125)
-1.5
(+105)
Bet on this game at Caesars

Phillies Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies, led by manager Rob Thomson, are performing well this season with a record of 70-52. Their road record stands at 33-31. Kyle Schwarber is a key player, leading the team with 43 home runs and 101 RBIs. In recent games, they won against the Washington Nationals 6-2, with Schwarber and Bryce Harper contributing home runs. Taijuan Walker will be the starting pitcher, holding a 3.39 ERA. The Phillies rank 5th in batting average and 5th in ERA this season.

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)
  • Taijuan Walker (Starting Pitcher)

Phillies Stats

The Philadelphia Phillies have a road record of 33-31 this season. Their batting average stands at .253, which ranks 5th in the league. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 43 home runs and 101 RBIs. The Phillies' pitching staff has an ERA of 3.72, placing them 5th. Starting pitcher Taijuan Walker holds an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.29. In recent games, they won against the Washington Nationals 6-2 and lost 3-2 in another game against the same team.

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Nationals Preview

The Washington Nationals, led by interim manager Miguel Cairo, have struggled this season with a 49-73 record. Their home performance at Nationals Park stands at 23-37. CJ Abrams is a standout hitter, leading the team with 16 home runs and a .266 batting average. In recent games, they won against the Kansas City Royals 8-7 but lost their latest game to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2. Cade Cavalli will start as the pitcher for their next game, aiming to improve on his 3.86 ERA.

Nationals Projected Lineup

  • James Wood (DH)
  • CJ Abrams (SS)
  • Josh Bell (1B)
  • Luis García Jr. (2B)
  • Daylen Lile (LF)
  • Brady House (3B)
  • Dylan Crews (RF)
  • Riley Adams (C)
  • Jacob Young (CF)
  • Cade Cavalli (Starting Pitcher)

Nationals Stats

The Washington Nationals have a season record of 49-73, placing them 21 games behind in the NL East. Their home record is 23-37, while their road record is 26-36. CJ Abrams is a key player, leading the team in home runs with 16, and he also ranks first in runs with 73. The team's batting average is .244, ranking 12th in the league, but their pitching struggles with a 5.33 ERA, ranking 29th. In their recent game against the Phillies, they lost 6-2, with CJ Abrams contributing a double and an RBI.

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Graham Seldon

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