Phillies vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 August 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, commencing at 8:45am AEST.

The Phillies will have Taijuan Walker (4-6, 3.34 ERA) start, pitting him against Cade Cavalli (1-0, 2.20 ERA) for the Nationals.

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

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Philadelphia vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 62% chance of defeating the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies vs Nationals: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are listed below:

• Head to Head: Phillies $1.51, Nationals $2.63
• Line: Phillies -1.5 ($2.05), Nationals +1.5 ($1.79)
• Total (Over/Under 9.214 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 $1.51 and the Nationals at $2.63.

The Phillies are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.05 available at TAB.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.79.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.214 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 56% of the time, while the 9.214-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Phillies vs Nationals: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Washington at $2.63 with TAB
• Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.79 with TAB
• Total Runs: Over 9.214 at $1.91 with TAB

These Phillies vs Nationals betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Phillies vs Nationals: Prediction

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

Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Philadelphia vs Washington game.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, plus 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 Saturday.

• Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals
• Date: Saturday 23 August 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 stated.

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 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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