Nationals vs. Phillies Best Run Line 5/19/24

Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Pick

The Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, May 19th, at 1:35 PM EDT

Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds

Moneyline: Nationals +215 (FanDuel), Phillies -238 (DraftKings)

Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-108 FanDuel), Phillies -1.5 (-105 Caesars Casino)

Total: Over 7.5 (-105 Caesars Casino), Under 7.5 (-105 FanDuel)

Starting Pitchers

Nationals: Trevor Williams (1.94 ERA; 1.06 WHIP)

Phillies: Aaron Nola (3.10 ERA; 1.09 WHIP)

Betting Trends

ATS: Nationals: 16-28 Phillies: 25-22

Over/Under: Nationals: 19-23-2 Phillies: 23-24

Matchup Preview

The Washington Nationals will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, May 19th, at 1:35 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Nationals have been the underdogs, with the Phillies emerging victorious in all three games. However, it's important to note that these matchups took place in August 2023 and May 2024, and the teams have since undergone changes in their lineups and performance.

For the Nationals, key players to watch include Luis García Jr. at second base, who has been performing well with a .283 batting average, .336 on-base percentage, and .433 slugging percentage. Jacob Young in center field has also been contributing with a .262 batting average and 8 RBI. CJ Abrams at shortstop has shown power with 7 home runs and 20 RBI.

The Phillies have their own set of key players to rely on. Trea Turner at shortstop has been a standout performer with a .343 batting average, .392 on-base percentage, and 2 home runs. Alec Bohm at third base has been consistent with a .331 batting average and 37 RBI. Bryson Stott at second base has also been a contributor with a .281 batting average and 28 RBI.

It's worth noting that Luis García Jr. for the Nationals is currently dealing with a heel injury and is uncertain to take the field for this matchup. Additionally, Trea Turner for the Nationals is out with a strained left hamstring and is expected to return in early-to-mid June.

Based on the provided data, the Nationals have a record of 20-24, while the Phillies have a record of 33-14. Although the Nationals have a slightly lower winning percentage, it's important to consider the changes in lineups and recent performance.

Taking into account the current circumstances and the historical data, our pick for this matchup is the Runline pick: Phillies. We believe that the Phillies have shown consistent performance and have the advantage in this matchup.