The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to avoid losing their fourth consecutive game they play host to the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. This NL showdown is going to be televised across the country on Fox Sports One and the first pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
The Nationals have gone 22-18 SU this year and are 20-19 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 3.6 units for moneyline gamblers through the early portions of the year, despite having gained 2.0 units ATS. Washington’s covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, are 24-14 SU and 20-17 ATS. The team has gained 13.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 3.4 units ATS. Arizona has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Diamondbacks games have an over/under record of 16-19-2 so far in 2018. The Nationals have an over/under record of 17-20-2.
Stephen Strasburg is getting the nod for the visiting Nationals. The right-handed Strasburg is 4-3 with a 3.52 ERA and 59 strikeouts. He’s 0-1 with seven strikeouts and a 7.11 ERA against Arizona this year.
The Diamondbacks are putting the ball in the right hand of Troy Scribner (0-0, ERA), who’s got zero punchouts and zero walks as well as a WHIP. Scribner hasn’t faced the Nationals yet this year and did not record a start against them in 2017.
Arizona’s pitchers have allowed 3.4 runs per game overall in 2018 as a unit. Its starters have a 3.55 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 2.42, a WHIP of 1.07 and a K/9 of 8.2.
The Arizona hitters are putting up 4.2 runs per outing, including 2.7 per game over its last 10 games and 3.2 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .213/.278/.360 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that span.
Outfielders A.J. Pollock and David Peralta have paced the Diamondbacks’ offense this year. Pollock is hitting .295/.351/.640 with 11 home runs, 32 RBIs, 23 runs and eight stolen bases, while Peralta is batting .302 with seven homers, 20 RBIs and 19 runs.
In the other dugout, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 3.7 runs per game and its starters own a 2.98 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 10.10 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.42, along with a WHIP of 1.05.
The Nationals offense has slashed .241/.332/.405 on its way to 4.5 runs scored per game this season, including 4.3 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Bryce Harper and Matt Adams have led Washington’s offense. Harper is slashing .229/.400/.527 with 12 home runs, 28 RBIs and 29 runs scored, while Adams (.284/.394/.670) is up to 10 homers, 25 RBIs and 18 runs scored.
Maintaining a slash line of .319/.438/.681 across 176 plate appearances, Harper performed well against righties on the road last season (compared to his overall season line of .317/.411/.596).
The Nationals have gained 4.0 units and are 14-12 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 14 of those games, compared to 11 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks have netted 4.8 units and are 10-10 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in nine of those games, compared to 11 that went under the total.
Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Diamondbacks, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The Nationals have hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games. The Diamondbacks have hit nine over their last 10.
Washington fielders have seven errors over the last 10 games, compared to two errors for Arizona over its last 10.
The Nationals have won five of their last six games SU.
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