Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals, MLB Picks
Market Action
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Odds haven't been tracked for this game yet. The moneyline and total graphs, splits, and sharp-money read publish here once the market opens.
Model Projection
These numbers come from a power-rating model built on the method Billy Walters lays out in his book Gambler.
Projected Moneyline
PHI -110
Projected Total
9.5
This projection and current market action are supplementary and do not influence the final qualitative pick and analysis of today's game.
Season stats ordered from most to least relevant. Longer bar, stronger league standing.
PHIWSH
Pitching Matchup
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Probable starters haven't been announced yet. The full pitching breakdown publishes here once both teams name a starter.
Team Conditions
Bullpen health, schedule rest, and the current injury list.
PHIWSH
Bullpen
4.24 ERA
(19th of 30)
5.11 ERA
(29th of 30)
Closer pitched recently but should be OK.
Closer is rested and ready.
Setup relievers are rested and ready.
Setup relievers are rested and ready.
Middle relief has been used a bit.
Manager is leaning on middle relief more than usual.
Long reliever is available if needed.
Long reliever was just used and may be unavailable.
Rest
Home for several days.
No day off before this road game.
No travel concerns.
Limited time to recover.
InjuryKey Players
T. Banks (RP) - AUG 26
F. Reyes (LF) - AUG 20
C. Kilian (RP) - AUG 10
B. Keller (RP) - JUL 29
J. Rojas (CF) - JUN 25
A. Garcia (RF) - JUN 24
O. Ribalta (RP) - SEP 8
M. Waldron (RP) - SEP 8
C. Early (SP) - SEP 7
D. Millas (C) - SEP 7
J. Gray (SP) - SEP 4
R. Lovelady (RP) - SEP 2
D. Herz (SP) - AUG 21
P. Poulin (RP) - AUG 2
M. Parker (RP) - JUL 30
K. Waldichuk (RP) - JUN 11
Weather and Ballpark
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Game-time conditions aren't meaningful yet this far out. The real forecast and ballpark read publish here a couple days before first pitch.
Side Write-Up
🔒 Final pick drops September 16
The pick may already be decided, but it stays under wraps until the day before first pitch -- so it can't be second-guessed by a week of news, lineup, or line movement.
Total Write-Up
🔒 Final pick drops September 16
The pick may already be decided, but it stays under wraps until the day before first pitch -- so it can't be second-guessed by a week of news, lineup, or line movement.
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