Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 4/4/25, 3:17 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 2/16/26 at 4:34 PM in MLB Picks

The Nationals' young team was unlucky at Rogers Center, where they were swept by the Blue Jays, failing to score more than three runs in any of the three games. Despite having many promising young players and speed to run the bases, the Nats don't seem to stand out in any other category for 2025. With a 1-5 record, they return to Nationals Park after scoring just two runs in their last game, one of them thanks to a home run by Abrams, his second of the season.

But if it's about home runs, it's impossible not to mention Eugenio Suarez, the MLB leader with 5 HRs and against whom the Nationals pitching will face the series that starts on Friday. Suárez, in many instances of his career, has proven to be a streaky player, particularly in his home runs, which have been so key for the D-backs to kick off 2025.

Diamondbacks are coming off a win over the Yankees in the Bronx in Games 1 and 2, with a lineup shaping up to be one of the most dangerous this season. Before Thursday, Corbin Carroll was hitting with an 825 OPS and also hit his first home run of the season.