Nationals vs Phillies Picks and Prediction – 5/1/2025

Last Updated: 04/30/2025 at 9:13 PM ET

Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies 05/01/25 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Game Start: 5/1/2025, 10:45 PM UTC

Latest Odds: PHI -220 ; O/U 8

Nationals vs Phillies Prediction

The Washington Nationals will be on the road again Thursday with the game in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Washington has 13 wins and 17 losses on the year, having lost three of the last five overall, including two in a row following a loss to Philadelphia in Game 1 of this series. The Nationals offense has been lackluster this season with a .242 team batting average as they have forward 129 runs on 241 hits. The Washington pitching has been one of the worst units in baseball with a 5.19 team ERA this year. Stay in the action with our MLB Picks.

Keibert Ruiz leads Washington this season with a .303 batting average. James Wood has a .257 batting average and has boasted a team leading nine home runs this season. Nathaniel Lowe has a .245 batting average and has led the team with 23 RBI's in 30 games played.

The Philadelphia Phillies stay on their home field Thursday with 16 wins and 13 losses this season on a three-game winning streak following their victory in game one of the set. Offensively Philadelphia has been mediocre this season with a .249 batting average and have scored 131 runs on 244 hits. The Philadelphia power has been mediocre with 24 home runs and a .378 team slugging percentage.

Bryson Stott leads Philadelphia this season with a .292 batting average. Trea Turner has a .290 batting average and Johan Rojas as they .288 batting average. Kyle Schwarber leads Philadelphia this season with eight home runs and has boasted a team leading twenty RBI's through 29 games played. Bryce Harper has a .231 batting average to go along with five home runs and sixteen RBI's this season.

Nationals vs Phillies Pick Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies haven't had the start to the year as expected but still win games. The Phillies walked off Washington in game 1 and will ride that momentum into this game. The Phillies have a higher team average, have scored more runs, and have more hits this year. Take the Phillies offense to carry them to another home win Thursday night. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 6-3.