The Arizona Diamondbacks (4-8) seek a series split as they close out their 4-game road set against the Washington Nationals (6-8). First pitch is 4:05 p.m. at Nationals Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Nationals lead the season series 2-1 after Arizona’s 11-2 win Wednesday.
The Diamondbacks had their bats come alive, pounding out 11 runs on 10 hits. They had only scored 22 total runs in their previous 11 games. It snapped a 3-game losing streak.
The Nationals fell to 3-4 at home with the loss, after taking both games of a doubleheader Tuesday.
Diamondbacks at Nationals: Projected starters
RHP Zach Davies vs. LHP Josh Rogers
Davies (0-1, 5.79 ERA) makes his third start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 4 BB and 4 K in 9 1/3 IP.
- Took the loss in his last outing, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits and a walk in 4 1/3 IP. He hasallowed 2 home runs.
- Has 2-0 mark with a 1.26 ERA in 14 1/3 IP in 2 career starts at Nationals Park.
Rogers (1-1, 3.72 ERA) makes his third start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 4 BB and 5 K in 9 2/3 IP.
- Making his first home start of the season after 2 on the road.
- First appearance against the Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks at Nationals odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:57 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Nationals -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-180) | Nationals -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)
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Diamondbacks at Nationals picks and predictions
Prediction
Nationals 6, Diamondbacks 2
Money line
The Diamondbacks have not won consecutive games yet this season. Dating back to last season, they only had 14 winning streaks of more than 1 game. They were a league-worst 20-61 on the road last season and are 2-4 on the road so far this season.
While the Nationals have not been great this season, betting the Diamondbacks to win two games in a row is risky business.
Take NATIONALS (-130).
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Run line/Against the spread
The Diamondbacks have been underdogs in every game this season and are 6-6 ATS so far. However, they have not covered the spread in more than 2 consecutive games.
The Nationals are 1-4 ATS as the favorites. Five of their 6 wins this season have been by at least 2 runs.
Take NATIONALS -1.5 (+145).
Over/Under
Arizona had only scored 22 runs all season before Wednesday’s 11-run explosion. Perhaps this was the beginning of an offensive run, but it was only the second time all season they scored more than 4 runs. I wouldn’t count on them doing much offensively for a second straight game until they actually do it.
Arizona’s starters have pitched well recently.
Washington has only had 2 of their last 6 games go with more than 10 runs.
Take UNDER 9.5 (-135).
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