Diamondbacks vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 18

Washington Nationals designated hitter Joey Meneses (45) bats during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Washington.
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  • The Diamondbacks are -105 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Diamondbacks vs Nationals Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Diamondbacks / Nationals TV Channel: MAS2 | DBTV

The Arizona Diamondbacks (-105) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (-115) on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45pm EDT in Washington, DC.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 35-37 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 44-27 ATS.

Diamondbacks vs Nationals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Slade Cecconi 1-5, 6.76 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Jake Irvin 5-5, 3.02 ERA

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks-1.5 +150O 9 -115-105
Nationals +1.5 -185U 9 -105-115

Diamondbacks vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Diamondbacks will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 52.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Diamondbacks players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Christian Walker has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 23 games (+16.70 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Runs Under in 35 of his last 45 games (+15.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 26 games (+9.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Corbin Carroll has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 32 games (+9.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Corbin Carroll has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 27 of his last 45 games (+8.90 Units / 18% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Lane Thomas has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 games at home (+16.60 Units / 237% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+12.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jesse Winker has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+11.65 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Jesse Winker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 26 games (+9.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Joey Meneses has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 22 games at home (+8.75 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 63 games (+8.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 32 of their last 72 games (+3.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 41 of their last 63 games (+18.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 63 games (+16.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 30 of their last 63 games (+12.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 65 games (+6.25 Units / 9% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 33-39 against the Run Line (-10.95 Units / -11.59% ROI).

  • 35-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.85 Units / -6.44% ROI
  • 36-34 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.5 Units / -1.88% ROI
  • 34-36 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.05 Units / -6.42% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 44-27 against the Run Line (+14.53 Units / 15.74% ROI).

  • 35-36 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.15 Units / 17.92% ROI
  • 31-36 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.2 Units / -10.57% ROI
  • 36-31 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.73 Units / 2.2% ROI

Nationals vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Joc Pederson (ARI) 0.5 +300 0.5 -375
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Eddie Rosario (WAS) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Ketel Marte (ARI) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600

Nationals vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Corbin Carroll (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Joc Pederson (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Keibert Ruiz (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

Nationals vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario (WAS) 0.5 +110 0.5 -145
Joc Pederson (ARI) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Joey Meneses (WAS) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Nationals vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jake Irvin (WAS) 4.5 -145 4.5 +110
Slade Cecconi (ARI) 3.5 -120 3.5 -110

Slade Cecconi has allowed an OPS of 1.520 (25 PA’s) against right-handed batters this month (3 games) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .711 — 0 Percentile.

Slade Cecconi has allowed at least one HR in each of his last seven games dating back to May 3rd — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Slade Cecconi has allowed an OPS of 1.519 (27 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (3 games) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .710 — 0 Percentile.

Slade Cecconi has allowed a slugging percentage of .546 (95 Total Bases / 174 ABs) this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 27 total IP; League Avg: .394 — first Percentile.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 35% of the time (93/264) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 11% — 100th Percentile.

Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 34% of the time (303/878) in non-two strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 35% of the time (93/264) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest among among NL Starters; League Avg: 11% — 100th Percentile.

Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 34% of the time (303/878) in non-two strike counts this season — highest among among NL Starters; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Diamondbacks are 17-3 (.850) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .757.

The Diamondbacks are just 7-15 (.318) after a home win this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .524.

The Diamondbacks are 30-7 (.811) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .719.

The Diamondbacks are just 163-15 (.916) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Nationals are just 76-119 (.390) at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .527.

The Nationals are 6-1 (.857) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .579.

The Nationals are just 50-196 (.203) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .282.

The Nationals are just 28-45 (.384) after a home win since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .534.

28% of Diamondbacks hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Diamondbacks are batting .282 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Diamondbacks hitters are slugging .453 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .392.

The Diamondbacks are batting .280 when leading off an inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .236.

team hitters – home

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 32% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 35% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have struck out just 18% of left-handed batters they faced this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers have allowed an OBP of .351 (2,057 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Nick Senzel (Washington Nationals): Thumb, 10-Day IL
  • Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks): Thumb, 60-Day IL
  • Alek Thomas (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Paul Sewald (Arizona Diamondbacks): Oblique, 15-Day IL
  • Jose Castillo (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hand, 7-Day IL
  • Drey Jameson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.