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Arizona Diamondbacks (27-29) vs Washington Nationals (26-30)

May 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks -198 / Washington Nationals +164 — Over/Under: 9

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The Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks meet Saturday in MLB 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 27-30 on the year and play the Cubs, Rangers, and Mets next. The Washington Nationals are batting .243 on the season, have a .311 OBP, and a .396 slugging percentage. The Washington Nationals pitching staff has a 5.01 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. James Wood leads the Washington Nationals with 62 hits and 43 RBI, while Nathaniel Lowe and Keibert Ruiz have combined for 100 hits and 57 RBI. 

Michael Soroka gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 1-3 with a 5.61 ERA and 25 strikeouts this season. Soroka is 0-1 with a 3.93 ERA and 16 strikeouts in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 27-30 on the year and play the Braes, Reds, and Mariners next. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting .256 on the season, have a .332 OBP, and a .445 slugging percentage. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff has a 4.77 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Josh Naylor leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 64 hits and 35 RBI while Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo have combined for 118 hits and 76 RBI.

Brandon Pfaadt gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 7-3 with a 3.90 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season. Pfaadt is 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA and 4 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

  • The Diamondbacks have won four of their last five night games against the Nationals following a loss.
  • The Nationals have lost four of their last five night games against the Diamondbacks following a win.
  • The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 games against the Diamondbacks following a win.
  • The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in three of their last four night games at Chase Field following a home loss.
  • The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Chase Field against opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

  • The Nationals have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
  • The Diamondbacks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents.
  • The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
  • The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites after playing the previous day.
  • The Nationals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

  • Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five home appearances against NL opponents.
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit at least one home run in four of the Diamondbacks’ last five Saturday games at Chase Field.
  • Geraldo Perdomo has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four games as home favorites against the Nationals.
  • Brandon Pfaadt has recorded a win in each of his last four home appearances.
  • Eugenio Suarez has scored at least one run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last seven games at Chase Field against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
  • Brandon Pfaadt has recorded five or more strikeouts in five of his last six home appearances.
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one Single in each of the Diamondbacks’ last seven games against NL opponents.
  • Eugenio Suarez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against the Nationals.
  • Corbin Carroll ranks 5th in the league in Home Runs (16) this season.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

  • Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances against the Diamondbacks.
  • Luis Garcia has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six road appearances against the Diamondbacks.
  • Josh Bell has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances after playing the previous day.
  • CJ Abrams has scored at least one run in each of the Nationals’ last four road games against NL opponents.
  • Luis Garcia has recorded a Double in three of the Nationals’ last four games.
  • Amed Rosario has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Nationals as underdogs.

Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction

The Diamondbacks should be favored as they’re the more talented team at home. However, the Diamondbacks have won one game since May 20, and Pfaadt hasn’t been great lately, allowing 27 hits and 16 earned runs in his last 26.2 innings. Pfaadt has given up four homers in his last 11.2 innings. Soroka has had struggles as well, allowing 21 hits and 12 runs in his last 20.2 innings. Still, the Nationals have won nine of their last 12 games. With both pitchers riding the struggle bus, give me the hotter team and a chance to make nearly two times my money.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Washington Nationals +164

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