Diamondbacks vs Nationals Prediction 7/25/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, July 25th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 55-49 this year after they won game one by a score of 3-2 on Friday night. Arizona blew a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning, but they scored in the seventh to get the win. The Diamondbacks recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Marte, who went 1-5 with one RBI. Rodriguez allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Sewald picked up the save. Prior to this series, Arizona won a makeup game with the Cardinals and two out of three against the Athletics. 

This season, Arizona has a 4.20 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 469 runs with a .242 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Ketel Marte has led the Diamondbacks with 18 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Corbin Carroll has added 15 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Arizona is Mitch Bratt, who is 0-0 with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.78 WHIP over 10.2 innings pitched this year. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 52-52 this season after they lost game one by a score of 2-3 last night. Washington tied the game at two in the fourth inning, but went scoreless over the last five innings for the loss. The Nationals recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Crews, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Littell allowed four hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Ribalta threw 1.1 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Washington won two out of three against the Rockies and two out of three against the Athletics. 

This season, Washington has a 4.77 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .260 opponent batting average, while they have scored 569 runs with a .253 batting average and a .327 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs, while James Wood has added 28 home runs and 69 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Foster Griffin, who is 11-2 with a 2.68 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 117.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last 10 Saturday day road games against National League opponents.
• The Nationals have won five of their last six games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last five day games against the Diamondbacks following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games against NL East opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games against NL East opponents.
• The Nationals have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Diamondbacks have won each of their last five games as road underdogs.
• The Nationals have lost each of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against NL East opponents following a road win.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in 15 of their last 17 games as home favorites against NL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Nationals’ last four day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Ten of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the last five day games between the Diamondbacks and Nationals.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 games as road underdogs.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Foster Griffin has recorded six or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances at Nationals Park.
• Foster Griffin has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances.
• Luis Garcia has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances at Nationals Park against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last nine games as favorites against NL opponents.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Nolan Arenado has hit a home run in two of the Diamondbacks’ last three day games.
• Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with the Diamondbacks as road underdogs against NL opponents.

Diamondbacks vs Nationals Prediction

Arizona was able to get the win to start this series on Friday and they have won four games in a row. The Diamondbacks are 24-27 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 20-32 at home. Washington has won three of their last five games and they have scored 7+ runs in three of their last four. The Nationals are starting Griffin, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four straight outings, while Bratt has allowed six earned runs in 10.2 innings. Take Washington to win at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Nationals ML