Nationals vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2025

The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Nationals Park on Sunday, commencing at 6:05am AEST.

Cade Cavalli (0-0, 3.86 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, while the Phillies will counter with Taijuan Walker (4-5, 3.39 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Nationals vs Phillies game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Washington vs Philadelphia MLB game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 54% chance of defeating the Nationals at Nationals Park.

Nationals vs Phillies: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Nationals Park are shown here:

• Head to Head: Nationals $2.20, Phillies $1.71
• Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.77), Phillies -1.5 ($2.10)
• Total (Over/Under 10 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nationals at $2.20 and the Phillies at $1.71.

The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.77 available at TAB.

For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.10.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.

Nationals vs Phillies: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Washington at $2.20 with TAB
• Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.77 with TAB
• Total Runs: Under 10 at $1.91 with TAB

These Nationals vs Phillies predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.

While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option due to the 2.6% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.

Nationals vs Phillies: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Washington vs Philadelphia game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Washington vs Philadelphia match-up.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Nationals vs Phillies: Essential Details

The game between the Nationals and Phillies at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 6:05am AEST on Sunday.

• Teams: Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies
• Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
• Time: 6:05am AEST
• Venue: Nationals Park

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Washington vs Philadelphia predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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