Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks odds predictions pick betting line spread

The Washington Nationals (31-64) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (41-52) for the 2nd of their 3-game weekend series Saturday night. First pitch is 8:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Nationals vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Diamondbacks, after taking the series opener, lead the season series 3-2.

The Nationals are reeling. With the loss Friday night, they are 2-16 in their last 18 games.

The Diamondbacks have won 2 games in a row. With a win tonight, they can clinch their 1st series win since taking 2 of 3 from the Giants July 4-7 and their 3rd since the beginning of June. They took the opener 10-1 Friday night.

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Nationals at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Anibal Sanchez vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner

Sanchez (0-1, 7.20 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the year. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2 BB and 5 K through 5 IP.

Before his last start, he had not played a game in the majors since 2020.
In 11 career games (10 starts) against Arizona, Sanchez is 5-1 with a 4.13 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 65 1/3 innings.

Bumgarner (5-9, 3.83 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 96 1/3 IP.

He has had the decision in each of his last 10 starts, going 3-7 in those starts.
In one start against the Nationals this season, he took the loss in a 6-1 defeat, allowing 2 runs (0 earned) on 2 hits and 4 walks.

Nationals at Diamondbacks 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 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Nationals +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Diamondbacks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-160) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+130)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Nationals at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Nationals 3

Money line

The Nationals are a tough net on the money line these days, having lost 16 of their last 18 games. Only 3 teams have fewer than their 16 road wins this season.

The Diamondbacks have been struggling as well but are 10-11 when favored this season and 9-9 when favored at home. They are 23-20 against teams that are .500 or below.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-160).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals have the worst ATS record in all of baseball at 39-56 ATS. The Diamondbacks are No. 4 at 53-40 ATS and 27-22 ATS at home.

Ten of the Nationals’ last 16 losses have been by more than 1 run. They lost by 9 runs in the opener.

Six of the Diamondbacks’ last 7 wins have been by at least 2 runs.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+130).

Over/Under

Arizona exploded for 10 runs Friday night, and the game went Over the projected total.

Three of the 5 games this season between the 2 teams have had 7 or fewer total runs.

Before Friday’s game, 6 of Arizona’s 7 games had 9 or fewer runs.

Five of the Nationals’ last 9 games have had 9 or fewer runs.

Take UNDER 9.5 (-125).

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To kick off the 2nd half of the season, the Washington Nationals (31-63) start a 6-game road trip with the 1st of a 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (40-52) Friday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Nationals vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The season series is tied 2-2.

The Nationals won their last game before the All-Star break, snapping a 9-game losing streak. They have only 2 wins in their last 17 games.

The Diamondbacks snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres to close out the 1st half. They are 3-8 in the last 11 games.

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Nationals at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Zac Gallen

Corbin (4-12, 5.87 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.70 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 99 2/3 IP.

The Nationals are 4-15 in games he starts this season and have lost 5 of his last 6 appearances.
Has allowed at least 4 runs in 10 starts this season.

Gallen (4-2, 3.56 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 93 2/3 IP.

Hasn’t earned a win since May 30. The Diamondbacks are 2-6 in his 8 starts in June and July.
Entering June, Gallen’s ERA was 2.32. In his 8 starts since, he has a 5.40 ERA over 43 1/3 innings.

Nationals at Diamondbacks 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 1:36 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Nationals +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Diamondbacks -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-160) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+130)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Nationals at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Nationals 4

Money line

The Nationals struggled mightily leading into the All-Star break. They lost 9 of their last 10 and 15 of their last 17 games. They are 16-27 on the road this season. Only 3 teams have fewer road wins this season.

The Diamondbacks closed out the 1st half of the season struggling, losing 8 of 11 games, and they are 2-6 in Gallen’s 8 starts in June and July.

They are 22-26 at home this season but they are 22-20 on the season against teams with .500 records or below.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-165).

Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals have the worst ATS record in all of baseball at 39-55 ATS. The Diamondbacks are No. 4 at 52-40 ATS and 26-22 ATS at home.

The Nationals have 15 losses with Corbin starting. Thirteen of those 15 losses are by at least 2 runs. Nine of their last 15 losses have been by multiple runs.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+130).