The basement-dwelling Washington Nationals (13-18) push for their fourth consecutive win when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-14) on Friday, May 5.
- Nationals vs Diamondbacks Game Info
- Nationals vs Diamondbacks Odds & Spread
- Nationals vs Diamondbacks Betting Trends
- Nationals vs Diamondbacks Prediction & Pick
- Nationals vs Diamondbacks Best Bet
Nationals vs Diamondbacks Game Info
- Date:'Friday, May 5, 2023
- Time:'9:40 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona
- Coverage:'MLB TV
The Nationals have a pep in their step after outfielder Alex Call's walk-off home run gave them a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks hope for more positive results following Wednesday's massive 12-7 win against the Texas Rangers.
Nationals vs Diamondbacks Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'WSH: (+154) | ARI: (-184)
- Spread:'WSH: +1.5 (-126) | ARI: -1.5 (+105)
- Total:'9 — Over: (-122) | Under: (+100)
The Diamondbacks enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 9:40 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 9 runs with the Over being favored at -122 odds.
Nationals vs Diamondbacks Betting Trends
- Washington is 1-4 straight up in its last five games against Arizona.
- Arizona is 4-2 straight up in its last six games.
- The total has hit the under in six of Washington's last eight road games.
- The total has hit the under in four of Arizona's last five home games.
Nationals vs Diamondbacks Prediction & Pick
The Nationals are sending Josiah Gray to the mound, hoping that he can help extend their winning ways. The former Le Moyne College product's 2-4 record through six starts isn't glamorous, but his 2.67 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 33 2/3 innings is more than solid.
Gray must be at the top of his game to out-pitch Merrill Kelly. The Diamondbacks' starting arm has played to a 3.06 ERA and 1.299 WHIP with a 2-3 record in six appearances. Kelly hasn't been perfect though, allowing 5.0 walks per nine innings. With Arizona having a .430 slugging percentage (No. 9), he can't affo rd to load the bases.
In what should be a close game due to two strong starting pitchers, I predict that the D-backs will walk out with the victory. Arizona has won four of its last five outings against Washington and now returns home after a six-game trip, so I'm sure that the crowd will give the Diamondbacks a much-needed boost.
Needing a win to keep pace in the NL West, the Diamondbacks will be motivated enough to get the job done.
Final Score Prediction:'Diamondbacks: 4 | Nationals: 3
Nationals vs Diamon dbacks Best Bet
I'm sticking with the Under on the 9-run as the total for tonight's best bet. Both sides are no strangers to the Under as it's 6-2 in Washington's last eight road games as well as 4-1 in Arizona's previous five at home. With how well both Gray and Kelly have pitched, I have a tough time imagining a ton of offense at Chase Field this evening.