Phillies vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 May 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 6:05AM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 1:29AM
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on 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 for the Phillies, pitting him against Jake Irvin (2-0, 3.19 ERA) for the Nationals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Phillies vs Nationals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Philadelphia vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 64% chance of defeating 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 listed here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.29, Nationals $2.24
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($1.93), Nationals +1.5 ($1.90)
- Total (Over/Under 8.25 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 $1.29 and the Nationals at $2.24.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.93 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.90.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.25 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 8.25-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Phillies vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.29 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.90 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.25 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Phillies vs Nationals predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Phillies vs Nationals: Prediction
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Phillies vs Nationals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Phillies and Nationals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin 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 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, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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