Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Washington Nationals
6/20/24 13:05
Arizona Diamondbacks

Prediction:

 

Washington to cover the -1.5 line in game 3.

 

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 by Stephen Abiola in MLB Picks

Washington Nationals (35-37) and Arizona Diamondbacks (36-37) face off in a three-game series at Nationals Park. In the first game on Tuesday, the Diamondbacks ended Washington's six-game winning streak with a comfortable 5-0 win. It was a night to forget for Jake Irvin, who was eying his sixth win for the Nationals this season. He allowed four runs after eight hits over five innings. Ketel Marte delivered a two-run homer in the first inning to set the stage for the demolition. This win pushed Arizona to second position in the NL West division, nine matches behind the Dodgers. Arizona has won six of their last eight clashes as they enter the Thursday matchup.

Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
8 Arizona Diamondbacks
0.549 162 89 73
25 Washington Nationals
0.438 162 71 91

Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks Latest Matches

Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals Latest matches
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jun 18, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  5
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 15, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
4 :  0
Miami Marlins

Jun 14, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  1
Miami Marlins

Jun 13, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
7 :  2
Washington Nationals

Jun 12, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
5 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jun 11, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
4 :  5
Washington Nationals
L L W W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jun 18, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  5
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 15, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
4 :  0
Miami Marlins

Jun 14, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  1
Miami Marlins

Jun 9, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Jun 6, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Jun 4, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  6
New York Mets
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jun 13, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
7 :  2
Washington Nationals

Jun 12, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
5 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jun 11, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
4 :  5
Washington Nationals

May 31, 2024 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
7 :  1
Washington Nationals

May 30, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
1 :  3
Washington Nationals

May 29, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
2 :  7
Washington Nationals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks Latest matches
W L L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jun 18, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  5
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 12, 2024 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
3 :  8
Los Angeles Angels

Jun 9, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
3 :  9
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 8, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
13 :  1
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 7, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
10 :  3
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 6, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
3 :  4
Arizona Diamondbacks
W L L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jun 12, 2024 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
3 :  8
Los Angeles Angels

Jun 5, 2024 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
3 :  9
San Francisco Giants

May 25, 2024 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
3 :  2
Miami Marlins

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
0 :  3
Miami Marlins

May 17, 2024 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
0 :  13
Detroit Tigers

May 13, 2024 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
6 :  5
Cincinnati Reds
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jun 18, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  5
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 9, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
3 :  9
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 8, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
13 :  1
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 7, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
10 :  3
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 6, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
3 :  4
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 2, 2024 - MLB

New York Mets
4 :  5
Arizona Diamondbacks

Washington Nationals against Arizona Diamondbacks : Head to Head (H2H)

Washington Nationals

0 %

Arizona Diamondbacks

100 %

Jun 18, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  5
Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 22, 2023 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  5
Arizona Diamondbacks

Washington Nationals - Arizona Diamondbacks Key Points

  1. The Nationals haven't defeated the Diamondbacks at home in the last five attempts
  2. The Diamondbacks have hit over 4.5 points in their last six matchups with Washington
  3. Arizona has scored over 3.5 runs in their last five away matches with Washington
  4. The Nationals' 3.84 ERA is ranked 11th among the league's pitching staff

Our Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction

The Nationals were the odds-on favorites in the first matchup, with a winning probability of 54.5%. But after the 5-0 demolition, it seems bookmakers have changed their mind, listing Arizona as the 2-point favorite. They'll come into the Thursday matchup full of confidence after an early series lead. Arizona and Washington are hitting .282 and .254 in June, so we expect plenty of runs to be scored in this series. Our prediction for Pittsburgh Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Washington to cover the -1.5 line in game 3.

Prediction:

 

Washington to cover the -1.5 line in game 3.

 

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