With Ryne Nelson set to oppose Mackenzie Gore in the Thursday afternoon’s pitching matchup, what’s the smart bet in today’s Diamondbacks vs. Nationals contest? First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. ET from Nationals Park.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
901 Arizona Diamondbacks (+116) at 902 Washington Nationals (-136); o/u 8.5
1:05 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 20, 2024
Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals: Bettors siding with Washington
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 64% of bets are on both the Orioles and Yankees’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Walker continues to be force in middle of lineup
Christian Walker went 1-for-4 and scored the Diamondbacks’ lone run in Wednesday’s loss to the Nationals. The only run that the Diamondbacks were able to scratch out against Patrick Corbin and company on Wednesday afternoon came as Gabriel Moreno worked a bases-loaded walk in the third inning that allowed Walker to score. The 33-year-old slugger has been a force in the middle of the Diamondbacks’ lineup once again this season — slashing .255/.333/.475 with 16 homers, 49 RBI and a pair of stolen bases.
Winker slugs go-ahead two-run shot
Jesse Winker slugged a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, powering the Nationals to a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in Washington D.C. Winker’s game-changing blast came off of Diamondbacks’ right-hander Brandon Pfaadt with two outs in the sixth inning. He got an 0-1 fastball and crushed a 399-foot (101.8 mph EV) two-run shot that plated Lane Thomas as well, giving the Nationals a 2-1 edge. The 30-year-old outfielder finished the day 1-for-3 plus a walk and is now hitting a respectable .271/.383/.410 with seven homers, 33 RBI and a career-high 11 stolen bases on the season.
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington’s last 12 games when playing at home against Arizona
Nationals are 5-24 SU in their last 29 games played on a Thursday when playing at home
Over/Under has gone UNDER in 10 of Arizona’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
Diamondbacks are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against Washington
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Take the under. The under is 5-1 in the Nationals’ last six games overall, is 4-1 in their last five league contests and is 8-3 in their last 11 games against an opponent from the National League West Division. On the other side, the under is 4-1 in the Diamondbacks’ last five games against the Nationals, is 10-2 in their last 12 road matchups with Washington and is 7-3 in their last 10 games against an opponent from the National League East.
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals MLB Playoffs Prediction: UNDER 8.5