In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Diamondbacks prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 24th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 52-51 this year after they won two out of three against the Rockies by scores of 7-3, 7-8, and 8-0. In game three, Washington took the lead in the fifth inning and pulled away in the seventh for the blowout win. The Nationals recorded 14 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Nunez, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Cavalli allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Yean threw two innings in relief. Prior to that series, Washington won two out of three against the Athletics, but lost all three against the Yankees before that.
This season, Washington has a 4.79 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .261 opponent batting average, while they have scored 567 runs with a .253 batting average and a .328 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs, while James Wood has added 28 home runs and 69 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Zack Littell, who is 7-7 with a 5.34 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 96.0 innings pitched this year.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 54-49 this season after they defeated the Cardinals in a makeup game by a score of 10-6 on Thursday. Arizona trailed 2-0 after the first inning, but they scored 10 straight runs to pull away with the win. The Diamondbacks recorded 16 hits in the game and they were led by Locklear, who went 3-5 with one home run and three RBIs. Pfaadt allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Garcia picked up a hold. Prior to that makeup game, Arizona won two out of three against the Athletics and two out of three against the Cardinals.
This season, Arizona has a 4.23 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 466 runs with a .242 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Ketel Marte has led the Diamondbacks with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Corbin Carroll has added 15 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Arizona is Eduardo Rodriguez, who is 8-3 with a 2.62 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 116.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Diamondbacks’ last six games at Nationals Park.
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last five Friday games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a win.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in seven of their last eight night games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games against NL East opponents.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Nationals have lost each of their last nine home games against NL West opponents following a road win.
- The Diamondbacks have won nine of their last 10 games after playing the previous day.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 night games against the Diamondbacks at Nationals Park following a win.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last nine road games against NL East opponents following a road win.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games against the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Nationals’ last 10 home games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the last 12 night games between the Diamondbacks and Nationals.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four night games at Nationals Park.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- James Wood has hit a home run in each of the Nationals’ last four games as underdogs.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Nationals as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- Nasim Nunez ranks 1st in the league in Steals (37) this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Eduardo Rodriguez has recorded five or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL East opponents.
- Ryan Waldschmidt has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances with the Diamondbacks as favorites.
- James McCann has hit at least one home run in two of his last three appearances.
- Eduardo Rodriguez has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL East opponents .
- Corbin Carroll is one of only seven players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (567).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (567).
- The Diamondbacks rank T1st in the league for triples this season (24).
- The Diamondbacks rank T1st in the league for triples this season (24).
Nationals vs Diamondbacks Prediction
Arizona comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored 31 runs during that span. The Diamondbacks are 23-27 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 20-31 at home. Washington has won three of their last four games and they have scored 27 runs in those four. The Nationals are starting Littell, who has been decent in four of his last five outings, but did allow eight earned runs last time out, while Rodriguez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts. Take the over here, as both teams are red hot right now.