Phillies vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 May 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 10:45PM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 1:29AM
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, starting at 8:45am AEST.
Cristopher Sánchez (2-1, 3.42 ERA) will start on the mound for the Phillies, while the Nationals will counter with Jake Irvin (2-0, 3.19 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Phillies vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Philadelphia vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 66% chance of beating the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Nationals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.44, Nationals $2.88
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($1.95), Nationals +1.5 ($1.88)
- Total (Over/Under 8.45 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 Phillies at $1.44 and the Nationals at $2.88.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.95 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.88.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.45 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 8.45-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Phillies vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.88 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.88 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.45 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Phillies vs Nationals best bets are based on complex simulations and betting experience to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option because of the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Phillies vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Philadelphia vs Washington game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Philadelphia vs Washington match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Phillies vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Phillies and Nationals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 8:45am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Thursday 1 May 2025
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs Washington predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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