Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction for MLB Friday [6/2/2023]

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 4:09 AM ET | First published: Jun 1, 2023, 6:33 AM ET

Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction for MLB Friday [6/2/2023]

The Washington Nationals square off with the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Nationals Park on Friday, starting at 7:05PM ET.

Josiah Gray (4-5, 2.77 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, while the Phillies will counter with Zack Wheeler (4-4, 3.60 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Phillies vs. Nationals, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Phillies vs. Nationals

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Phillies-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Phillies a 59% chance of beating the Nationals.

More: Phillies vs. Nationals Simulated 10K Times

Phillies vs. Nationals Odds [6/2]

Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-105), Phillies -1.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Nationals +160, Phillies -180
Total: Over/Under 9 (-105/-110)

The Nationals are +1.5 underdogs against the Phillies, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Phillies (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +160, which means you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -180, where you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Phillies vs. Nationals

Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)
Moneyline: Nationals @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
Total: Over 9 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Phillies are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Phillies are more likely to defeat the Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Phillies boasting a 59% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Phillies-Nationals game, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Phillies vs. Nationals on Friday June 2, 2023.

Phillies vs. Nationals 2023

Friday's MLB game between the Nationals and Phillies at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 7:05PM ET.

Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
Date: Friday June 2, 2023
Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
Venue: Nationals Park

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