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Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction MLB Picks 7/31/24
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Arizona Diamondbacks (55-51) vs Washington Nationals (49-57)
July 31, 2024 at 03:40 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks / Washington Nationals — Over/Under:
The Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks meet Wednesday in MLB game 3 action at Chase Field. Here’s a Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction. This article will include a Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pick.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 49-59 on the year and play the Brewers and Giants next. The Washington Nationals have scored 11 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Washington Nationals have lost 10 straight games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 101 hits and 51 RBI, while Luis Garcia Jr. and Jacob Young have combined for 169 hits and 72 RBI.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 57-51 on the year and play the Pirates and Guardians next. The Arizona Diamondbacks have scored 31 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 8 straight games. The Arizona Diamondbacks have won 7 of their last 9 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Ketel Marte leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 120 hits and 72 RBI, while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Christian Walker have combined for 209 hits and 129 RBI.
Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pitching Pick Matchup
MacKenzie Gore gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 6-8 with a 4.51 ERA and 121 strikeouts this season. Gore has allowed 25 hits and 19 runs in his last 20.2 innings. Gore has a 4.68 ERA and .247 allowed batting average in 42.1 road innings. Gore is 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA and 17 strikeouts in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Zac Gallen gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 8-5 with a 3.70 ERA and 86 strikeouts this season. Gallen has allowed 28 hits and 16 earned runs in his last 24 innings. Gallen has a 3.48 ERA and .242 allowed batting average in 51.2 home innings. Gallen is 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA and 17 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will Beat the Nationals
- The Nationals have lost each of their last eight games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last four games against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in five of their last six games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Eugenio Suarez has hit at least one home run in three of the Diamondbacks’ last four home games against NL East opponents.
- Ketel Marte has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Diamondbacks’ last six games as home favorites against the Nationals.
- Zac Gallen has recorded a win in eight of his last 10 home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Eugenio Suarez has scored at least one run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last seven home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Zac Gallen has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his 24 previous appearances at Chase Field against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Eugenio Suarez has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Nationals.
- Eugenio Suarez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 home appearances against the Nationals.
- Christian Walker has recorded at least one Single in seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Ketel Marte ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.302) this season.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one RBI in three of the Nationals’ last four road games against the Diamondbacks.
- CJ Abrams has scored at least one run in seven of the Nationals’ last nine road games against NL West opponents.
- MacKenzie Gore has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his five previous appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL West opponents.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last nine Wednesday games.
- Ildemaro Vargas has recorded at least one Single in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Diamondbacks.
- Joey Gallo has hit a home run in five of his last 14 appearances against the Diamondbacks.
- Ildemaro Vargas has recorded at least one total base in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Diamondbacks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Arizona Diamondbacks rank 29th in the league for strikeouts this season (797).
- The Arizona Diamondbacks rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.260).
- The Washington Nationals rank 28th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.259).
- The Washington Nationals rank 28th in the league for hits allowed this season (953).
Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
The Washington Nationals are looking more and more like a team that’s run out of gas, and moving some key guys at the deadline doesn’t help. The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing some of their best ball of the season, and moves made at the deadline are only going to add shots of confidence to the clubhouse. The Diamondbacks are a team to watch down the stretch as they make a push for one of those wild card spots. It doesn’t hurt that Zac Gallen is on the mound today. Give me the Diamondbacks to win on Wednesday.
