The Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals on August 3, 2026. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NBCS-PH.
The Phillies are favored by -157 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Nationals are +130 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Nationals vs Phillies prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Nationals vs Phillies Prediction
- Nationals vs Phillies Pick: Andrew Alvarez Under 14.5 Outs (-128, DraftKings)
My Nationals vs Phillies best bet is on Alvarez to record under 14.5 outs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Nationals vs Phillies Odds
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -167 | 9 -118o / -102u | +130 |
| Phillies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +137 | 9 -118o / -102u | -157 |
- Nationals vs Phillies moneyline: Nationals +130, Phillies -157
- Nationals vs Phillies over/under: 9 (-118o / -102u)
- Nationals vs Phillies spread: Phillies -1.5 (+137), Nationals +1.5 (-167)
Nationals vs Phillies Probable Pitchers
| Andrew Alvarez | Stat | Aaron Nola |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | W-L | 3-9 |
| 1.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.6 |
| 4.06 / 4.52 | ERA / xERA | 5.61 / 4.34 |
| 3.10 / 3.68 | FIP / xFIP | 5.08 / 3.99 |
| 11.9 | K-BB% | 15.5 |
| 52.1 | GB% | 39.6 |
| .352 | BABIP | .316 |
| 96 | Stuff+ | 105 |
| 100 | Location+ | 103 |
Nationals vs Phillies MLB Betting Preview
Nationals vs Phillies Pick, Betting Analysis
Andrew Alvarez has gone five innings in just one appearance all season. The Nationals can roll with Carson Palmquist and new acquisition Yovanny Cruz behind him. With Trevor Williams in the mix, the Nats currently have a six-man rotation, and that doesn't even include Alvarez.
Pick: Andrew Alvarez Under 14.5 Outs (-128, DraftKings)
