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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Wednesday.
MLB action continues on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET as the Washington Nationals square off with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Andrew Painter (1-8, 6.72 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies, up against Jake Irvin (2-5, 5.56 ERA) for the Nationals.
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner in this Nationals vs. Phillies prediction.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB game between the Nationals and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Phillies a 63.8% chance of beating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 53.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run over/under has a 53.6% chance of going over,.
Nationals vs. Phillies odds [8/5/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-113) | -1.5 (+111) |
| Moneyline | +183 | -186 |
| Total | o9.5 (+100) | u9.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Nationals +1.5 | -113 |
| Moneyline | Nationals | +183 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | +100 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nationals vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB action between the Phillies and Nationals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 63.8% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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