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Phillies vs Nationals Betting Preview for August 23, 2025

Aug 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) is celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The Washington Nationals will visit the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The game will start at 6:05 PM. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light breeze and broken clouds.

The Nationals have a record of 53-75 and are ranked 5th in their division. They are on a winning streak of three games and have a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The Phillies, on the other hand, have a record of 74-54 and are ranked 1st in their division. They lost their last game and have a 5-5 record in their last ten games.

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Phillies vs Nationals at a Glance

  • Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
  • Time: 6:05 PM
  • Get Tickets: Tickets are available on StubHub.
  • How to Watch on TV: NSPPH
  • Live Stream: Stream the game on Fubo.
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park

Phillies vs Nationals Game Odds


TotalPhillies MoneylineNationals MoneylinePhillies RunlineNationals Runline
BetMGM9.5
(-115)
-235+195-1.5
(-115)
+1.5
(-105)
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FanDuel9.5
(-115)
-230+190-1.5
(-114)
+1.5
(-105)
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Caesars9.5
(-115)
-235+192-1.5
(-110)
+1.5
(-110)
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Nationals Preview

The Washington Nationals are managed by interim manager Miguel Cairo. They have a season record of 53-75 and are 21 games behind in the NL East. The team is led by hitters like CJ Abrams, who has a batting average of .265 and 16 home runs. Recently, they won three of their last five games, including a 5-4 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting pitcher Mitchell Parker has an ERA of 5.83 and a win-loss record of 7-13. The Nationals have a road record of 27-36 this season.

Nationals Projected Lineup

  • James Wood (DH) - AVG: .258 | HR: 26 | RBI: 83
  • CJ Abrams (SS) - AVG: .265 | HR: 16 | RBI: 50
  • Josh Bell (1B) - AVG: .229 | HR: 16 | RBI: 45
  • Riley Adams (C) - AVG: .207 | HR: 8 | RBI: 22
  • Luis García Jr. (2B) - AVG: .258 | HR: 9 | RBI: 51
  • Daylen Lile (LF) - AVG: .266 | HR: 3 | RBI: 22
  • Dylan Crews (RF) - AVG: .205 | HR: 7 | RBI: 19
  • Brady House (3B) - AVG: .240 | HR: 2 | RBI: 20
  • Robert Hassell III (CF) - AVG: .233 | HR: 2 | RBI: 13
  • Mitchell Parker (Starting Pitcher)

Nationals Stats

The Washington Nationals have a regular season record of 53-75, placing them 21 games behind in the NL East. Their road record stands at 27-36. CJ Abrams leads the team in home runs with 16 and ranks first in the team for runs with 78. The Nationals have a team batting average of .244, placing them 14th in the league. Their pitching has an ERA of 5.31, which ranks 29th in the league. Starting pitcher Mitchell Parker has an ERA of 5.83 and a win-loss record of 7-13.

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Phillies Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong record this season, with 74 wins and 54 losses. At home, they have won 40 out of 62 games. Kyle Schwarber leads the team in home runs with 45, while Trea Turner has a batting average of .300. The team recently lost to the Washington Nationals 5-4 but had a big win against the Seattle Mariners 11-2. The Phillies play at Citizens Bank Park and are managed by Rob Thomson.

Phillies Projected Lineup

  • Trea Turner (SS) - AVG: .300 | HR: 13 | RBI: 60
  • Kyle Schwarber (DH) - AVG: .252 | HR: 45 | RBI: 109
  • Bryce Harper (1B) - AVG: .263 | HR: 21 | RBI: 60
  • Alec Bohm (3B) - AVG: .282 | HR: 9 | RBI: 45
  • J.T. Realmuto (C) - AVG: .279 | HR: 10 | RBI: 44
  • Nick Castellanos (RF) - AVG: .257 | HR: 16 | RBI: 61
  • Harrison Bader (CF) - AVG: .249 | HR: 13 | RBI: 42
  • Edmundo Sosa (2B) - AVG: .262 | HR: 6 | RBI: 27
  • Weston Wilson (LF) - AVG: .233 | HR: 2 | RBI: 10
  • Aaron Nola (Starting Pitcher)

Phillies Stats

The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong home record of 40-22 this season. They are second in batting average in the league with .258 and have hit 158 home runs. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 45 home runs and 109 RBIs. Their pitching includes 70 quality starts, the best in the league. Aaron Nola will be the starting pitcher for the next game, with an ERA of 6.92.

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Graham Seldon

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