Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 22, 2023

The Arizona Diamondbacks (45-30) and the Washington Nationals (28-45) meet in the rubber match of a one-game series on Thursday at 1:05 PM ET. The Diamondbacks are -152 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Nationals (+129).

Tommy Henry will get the ball for Arizona while Washington will counter with Jake Irvin.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Odds

  • Diamondbacks odds to win: -152
  • Nationals odds to win: +129
  • Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5
  • Total: 9 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
  • Time: 1:05 PM ET
  • TV: MASN
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    Who Will Win Diamondbacks vs. Nationals?

    Diamondbacks and Nationals Betting Trends

    The Diamondbacks have won 68.6% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (24-11).

    Arizona has gone 12-3 (winning 80% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -152 or shorter.

    This season, the Nationals have been the underdog 69 times and won 25, or 36.2%, of those games.

    Washington is 18-29 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +129 or more on the moneyline.

    The Diamondbacks have played in 75 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 36 times (36-34-5).

    The Nationals and their opponents have hit the over in 33 of their 72 games with a total this season.

    Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

    The Diamondbacks score the fifth-most runs in baseball (388 total, 5.2 per game).

    Arizona is 12th in baseball with 87 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.

    The Diamondbacks’ .264 batting average is fourth-best in MLB.

    Arizona strikes out 7.5 times per game, the third-fewest mark in the majors.

    The 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Diamondbacks pitching staff ranks 21st in the majors.

    Arizona has the 21st-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.43).

    Nationals Stats & Insights

    The Nationals have scored 302 runs (4.1 per game) this season, which ranks 25th in MLB.

    Washington has hit just 55 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the majors.

    The Nationals’ .262 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking sixth in MLB.

    Washington has the fewest strikeouts in MLB, fanning only 6.9 times per game on average.

    The Nationals average just 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 29th in the league.

    Washington has pitched to a 4.67 ERA this season, which ranks 25th in baseball.

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    Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

    The Diamondbacks are sending Henry (3-1) to make his 11th start of the season. He is 3-1 with a 4.66 ERA and 36 strikeouts through 56 2/3 innings pitched.

    Corbin Carroll leads Arizona in batting average (.302) and home runs (16) this season, while also chipping in with 40 RBI.

    Ketel Marte has 77 hits and an OBP of .370 to go with a slugging percentage of .494 this season.

    Christian Walker is among the top hitters for Arizona with a .271 average, 15 homers and 49 RBI.

    Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has 67 hits and an OBP of .324 to go with a slugging percentage of .498 this season.

    Nationals Key Players to Watch

    The Nationals will hand the ball to Irvin (1-3) for his ninth start of the season.

    Lane Thomas leads the Nationals in home runs (11) and runs batted in (36).

    Luis Garcia is batting .283 with 11 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 14 walks.

    Jeimer Candelario is hitting .256 with 22 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 24 walks.

    Joey Meneses has a club-leading .292 batting average.

    Diamondbacks and Nationals Injuries

    Diamondbacks: Cole Sulser: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Mark Melancon: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Corbin Martin: 60 Day IL (Lat)

    Nationals: Victor Robles: 10 Day IL (Back), Israel Pineda: 10 Day IL (Finger), Carl Edwards Jr.: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Stephen Strasburg: 60 Day IL (Ribs/shoulder), Tanner Rainey: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Victor Arano: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

    Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Nationals 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
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