Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/31/26

What do the Nats have to do to get some respect? The Washington Nationals are still being treated like an afterthought by the market—and that’s becoming a mistake. This isn’t just about potential anymore; it’s about production. Washington didn’t just beat the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday, they completely embarrassed them. And we told you it was coming.

A 13-2 demolition, 17 hits, and runs scored in six different innings tells you everything you need to know. This wasn’t fluky power or a couple of big swings either, the Nationals carved Philadelphia up with sustained pressure, lineup depth, and relentless at-bats. Every hitter contributed, multiple players had multi-hit games, and they forced mistakes all night. Meanwhile, this wasn’t some bullpen game or back-end arm for Philly. Taijuan Walker got shelled, allowing seven runs on ten hits, and the Phillies had no answers from there.  Even more concerning, Philadelphia’s offense has come out ice cold to start the season, posting one of its worst openings in years. And yet, the price barely moves. This is the key angle: the market still sees Washington as the same doormat from last season. But teams don’t fake 17-hit beatdowns. The Nationals are playing confident, aggressive baseball, and they’re being priced like they’re not. That’s value. Back the Nats again.

Nationals vs Phillies prediction: Nationals ML (+155) available at time of publishing. Playable to +150.