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August 14, 2025
Phillies at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 14 - NBC Sports
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Phillies at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 14 - NBC Sports

Phillies in Washington on Thursday night for a key early-august clash, with Jesús Luzardo starting for Philadelphia against Brad Lord of the Nationals. Philly looks to rebound after two rough losses to Cincinnati, being outscored 14-1 in that span. Washington has cooled to 4-10 over their last 14 but has shown a pulse, going 3-2 in the past five. Philly hasn’t dropped three straight since late June and have still won seven of 10 entering this game. Odds lean toward Philadelphia on the moneyline, with a chance for a wider margin at -1.5, while the total sits at 8.0 on NBC Sports bets and NBC Top Trends highlight recent spreads and over trends. The day’s betting model projects Philadelphia on the moneyline, Washington to cover +1.5, and the over hitting in this 8-run target, underscoring a pace that could favor offense in short bursts with Luzardo and Lord on the mound.

Fantasy angles center on Luzardo’s bounce-back ability and Lord’s chance to keep a stubborn Phillies lineup in check. First-pitch streaming at 6:45 PM ET from Nationals Park is primed for a swing-and-matter night, where a couple of timely hits or a bullpen hiccup could swing the lines in either direction. Stay glued to live updates and in-game filters for the latest on injuries, lineups, and bullpen usage as this one unfolds.

Which pitcher has the higher fantasy upside tonight: Luzardo or Lord?Is the Over 8 a fair line given bullpen usage and park factors at Nationals Park?If you had to pick one sneaky stack from PHI or WSH, who would it be?What weather or forecast notes could affect pace or scoring tonight?
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