The Washington Nationals are set to host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. This NL matchup will be televised nationally on Fox Sports One and the first pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.
Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals Odds
Washington (receiving -195 odds) is a pretty significant favorite against Arizona and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this game at 9 runs (-110 for the over and -110 for the under). The game’s runline odds sit at -120 for betting the Diamondbacks +1.5 runs and +100 for the Nationals -1.5.
The Diamondbacks have gone 37-34 SU this year and are 43-27 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 6.4 units for moneyline bettors and 13.3 units ATS. Arizona has covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Nationals, on the other hand, are 32-37 SU and 33-35 ATS. The team has lost 15.8 units for moneyline bettors and 4.8 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in three of those seven.
Washington games have an over/under record of 34-29-5 so far in 2019. Arizona has an over/under record of 33-34-3.
Right-hander Taylor Clarke is projected to start for the visiting Diamondbacks. Clarke is 1-2 with a 5.26 ERA and 19 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Nationals this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Nationals will put the ball in the right hand of Stephen Strasburg (7-3, 3.36 ERA, 1.01 WHIP), who’s got 110 strikeouts and 23 walks. Strasburg made two starts against the Diamondbacks in 2018, posting a 1-1 record with a 4.15 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
As a unit, Washington’s pitching staff has given up 4.9 runs per game overall this season. The team’s starting pitching staff has a 3.83 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 6.22 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 9.4 K/9.
The Washington hitters have put up 4.8 runs per contest, including 5.6 per game over its last 10 games and 5.8 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .262/.330/.494 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
Outfielder Adam Eaton and third baseman Anthony Rendon have led the Nationals’ batters this year. Eaton is slashing .275/.359/.396 with six home runs, 17 RBIs and 38 runs scored, while Rendon is batting .315 with 15 homers, 48 RBIs and 49 runs scored.
For the visiting squad, Arizona’s pitching staff allowed 4.3 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.95 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.74 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.19, along with a K-per-9 of 8.66.
The Diamondbacks offense has slashed .256/.322/.455 on its way to 5.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.2 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Arizona’s hitters have been led by Eduardo Escobar and Ketel Marte, who have combined to swat 34 home runs. Escobar is slashing .293/.350/.576 with 17 home runs, 57 RBIs and 45 runs scored, while Marte is hitting .277/.329/.528 with 17 homers, 47 RBIs and 44 runs scored.
The Diamondbacks have gained 5.2 units and are 29-16 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 18 of those games, compared to 26 that’ve gone under against righties. On the other hand, the Nationals have lost 8.4 units and are 25-25 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in 25 of those games, compared to 23 that’ve gone under.
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Diamondbacks, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in three of Washington’s last seven games.
- The Diamondbacks have hit 20 home runs in their last 10 games, including 13 over their last five.
- The Diamondbacks have a team OPS of .777 this season and an OPS of .727 against right-handed pitchers. The Nationals’ OPS stands at .751 overall and .715 against righties.
- Washington has recorded 22.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 23.4 over its last five.
