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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Washington Nationals will face the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Nationals Park on Thursday, starting at 6:45 PM ET.
Cade Cavalli (4-4, 4.07 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, up against Cristopher Sánchez (9-3, 1.80 ERA) for the Phillies.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Phillies vs. Nationals game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Phillies vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB game between the Phillies and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Phillies a 60.7% chance of beating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 50.9% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 53.6% chance of going over,.
Phillies vs. Nationals odds [6/25/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Phillies | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (-106) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -179 | +152 |
| Total | o8.5 (-105) | u8.5 (-109) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Phillies vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Nationals +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Nationals | +152 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Phillies vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB game between the Nationals and Phillies at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 6:45 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: 6:45 PM ET/3:45PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 60.7% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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