Phillies vs. Nationals Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Sep 16, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for Sep 16, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Phillies vs Nationals matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

In this MLB game, the Phillies are listed as the favorites with a -137 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 57.81% chance to win.

Phillies Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Trea Turner has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • Alec Bohm has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
  • Luis Arraez has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 40% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Kyle Schwarber has a 0.34 Home Run projection

Nationals Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • James Wood has gotten a hit in 9 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 90% of 10 games)
  • Dylan Crews has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
  • Jorbit Vivas has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Daylen Lile has a 0.24 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Phillies Nationals
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Zack Wheeler Jared Simpson
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Kyle Schwarber (DH)
  • Trea Turner (SS)
  • Bryce Harper (RF)
  • Luis Arraez (2B)
  • Alec Bohm (1B)
  • Bryson Stott (3B)
  • Brandon Marsh (LF)
  • JT Realmuto (C)
  • Justin Crawford (CF)
  • James Wood (DH)
  • Abimelec Ortiz (1B)
  • Dylan Crews (RF)
  • CJ Abrams (SS)
  • Brady House (3B)
  • Daylen Lile (LF)
  • Keibert Ruiz (C)
  • Jorbit Vivas (2B)
  • Jacob Young (CF)

Phillies

Projected Pitcher
Zack Wheeler
Projected Roster
  • Kyle Schwarber (DH)
  • Trea Turner (SS)
  • Bryce Harper (RF)
  • Luis Arraez (2B)
  • Alec Bohm (1B)
  • Bryson Stott (3B)
  • Brandon Marsh (LF)
  • JT Realmuto (C)
  • Justin Crawford (CF)

Nationals

Projected Pitcher
Jared Simpson
Projected Roster
  • James Wood (DH)
  • Abimelec Ortiz (1B)
  • Dylan Crews (RF)
  • CJ Abrams (SS)
  • Brady House (3B)
  • Daylen Lile (LF)
  • Keibert Ruiz (C)
  • Jorbit Vivas (2B)
  • Jacob Young (CF)

Recent Form

Phillies

Last 5 Games (1-4)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 15 vs WSH L 3-6
Sep 13 vs ATL W 9-4
Sep 12 vs ATL L 2-12
Sep 11 vs ATL L 5-6
Sep 10 vs HOU L 1-2

Nationals

Last 5 Games (4-1)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 15 vs PHI W 6-3
Sep 13 vs LAA W 6-5
Sep 12 vs LAA W 6-5
Sep 11 vs LAA W 4-3
Sep 9 vs SD L 2-9

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What time does Phillies vs Nationals start?

The game is scheduled for 9/16/2026, 6:45:00 PM.

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