Best MLB Same-Game Parlay for June 22: Phillies at Nationals

Same-game parlays (SGPs) let you combine multiple bets from a single game into one wager, with the combined odds multiplying as you add legs. Tonight’s Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park features one of the best individual arms on the board in Foster Griffin — and it sets up perfectly as a three-leg SGP that beginners and experienced bettors alike can get behind.

A quick note on how SGPs work: each leg of a same-game parlay is correlated, meaning some outcomes influence the probability of others. When Foster Griffin pitches well and strikes guys out, the Nationals are more likely to win. That’s why the books discount the odds slightly — but it also means the legs in a well-constructed SGP work together, not against each other. The combined odds on this parlay land in the +450 to +550 range at most books depending on line movement.

Leg 1: Foster Griffin Over 4.5 Strikeouts

Foster Griffin is one of the more underrated starters in the National League right now. The Washington southpaw is 7-2 with a 3.32 ERA and 80 strikeouts on the season — a pace that works out to roughly six strikeouts per start. He’s at home tonight at Nationals Park, which is a pitcher-friendly environment, and the Phillies are sending out a starter whose confirmation is still pending.

With a 7-2 record and that ERA, Griffin has been dominant when he’s on his game. Over 4.5 strikeouts doesn’t require his best start — it needs him to do what he’s done consistently all season. Considering his strikeout rate, this leg hits at a high clip. Check DraftKings for the best available price on Griffin’s strikeout total.

Leg 2: CJ Abrams Over 0.5 Hits

CJ Abrams leads off the Washington lineup and gives you the most plate appearances of any Nationals hitter. With three to four looks per game, the over on half a hit is a percentage play that any leadoff man with a reasonable batting average is going to hit more often than not. Abrams has the speed and contact skills to get on base, and facing a Phillies bullpen that may be in play early adds opportunity.

This leg anchors the parlay as the most reliable piece — it’s the foundation that makes the long odds achievable. Check the live MLB odds page for the most current price before placing your bet.

Leg 3: Washington Nationals Moneyline

With Griffin at 7-2 and the Phillies entering without a confirmed starter, the Nationals have the better-defined pitching situation for tonight. Griffin’s home record and ERA suggest he gives Washington a strong chance to win this game outright. This leg correlates directly with the Griffin strikeout over — if he piles up the strikeouts, he’s typically pitching the Nationals into a position to win. The moneyline adds the most juice to the parlay, and it’s the leg that gives the combined odds their punch.

You can add value by grabbing a new account bonus at a sportsbook like Caesars or BetMGM before placing the SGP — bonus bets are a great way to take a shot on a parlay with boosted potential payouts.

The Full Parlay

Three legs, all working together — Griffin’s strikeouts drive the Nationals to a win, and Abrams’ hit keeps the lineup producing. Combined odds in the +450 to +550 range depending on your book, which means a $20 bet returns approximately $110 if all three legs cash.

• Leg 1: Foster Griffin Over 4.5 Strikeouts
• Leg 2: CJ Abrams Over 0.5 Hits
• Leg 3: Washington Nationals Moneyline

SGPs are higher-variance bets by nature — don’t stake more than you’re comfortable losing. But when the legs correlate this cleanly, the upside is well worth a small wager on tonight’s game.