Nationals vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 23

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  • The Diamondbacks (41-52) are -155 favorites vs the Nationals (31-64)
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Aníbal Sánchez (0-1), 7.20 ERA
  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Madison Bumgarner (5-9), 3.83 ERA
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The Washington Nationals (+125) visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (-155) on Saturday, July 23, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Phoenix.

The Diamondbacks are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+125).

The Nationals vs Diamondbacks Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Nationals are 31-64 against the spread (ATS), while the Diamondbacks are 53-40 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -155O 9 -105+125
Diamondbacks -1.5 +125U 9 -115-155

Nationals vs Diamondbacks Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Diamondbacks will win Saturday‘s matchup with 60.1% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Nationals and Diamondbacks and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Under in 25 of his last 29 away games (+18.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Juan Soto has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+16.90 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Juan Soto has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 21 games (+13.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the RBIs Under in 22 of his last 27 games (+11.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Cesar Hernandez has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 15 games (+9.80 Units / 55% ROI)

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Christian Walker has hit the Hits Under in 34 of his last 54 games (+29.45 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Singles Under in 41 of his last 57 games (+16.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Total Bases Under in 39 of his last 54 games (+16.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 27 games (+10.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 27 games (+9.75 Units / 34% ROI)

Diamondbacks vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alek Thomas 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Christian Walker 0.5 +280 0.5 -450
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
David Peralta 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
Josh Rojas 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400

Diamondbacks vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alek Thomas 1.5 +185 1.5 -275
Christian Walker 0.5 -225 0.5 +155
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
David Peralta 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Josh Rojas 1.5 +165 1.5 -250

Diamondbacks vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alek Thomas 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
Christian Walker 0.5 +105 0.5 -150
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
David Peralta 0.5 +125 0.5 -175
Josh Rojas 0.5 +170 0.5 -250

Diamondbacks vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Madison Bumgarner 3.5 -150 3.5 +105
Anibal Sanchez 4.5 +115 4.5 -165
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 50 of their last 82 games (+18.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Over in 41 of their last 74 games (+6.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 18 away games (+1.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 48 of their last 82 games (+11.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games at home (+10.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 15 games (+9.25 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 49 games at home (+6.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games (+4.15 Units / 25% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 40-55 against the Run Line (-23.05 Units / -19.64% ROI).

  • 31-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.6 Units / -22.76% ROI
  • 48-43 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.6 Units / 0.57% ROI
  • 43-48 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.25 Units / -8.9% ROI

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 53-40 against the Run Line (+9.05 Units / 7.43% ROI).

  • 41-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.65 Units / -5.52% ROI
  • 42-48 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.35 Units / -10.18% ROI
  • 48-42 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.95 Units / 0.92% ROI

Anibal Sanchez has limited playing time.

Madison Bumgarner: Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

22 of Madison Bumgarner’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches this season — most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

22 of Madison Bumgarner’s 48 breaking pitch strikeouts (46%) have been backdoor this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 12% — 100th Percentile.

53 of Madison Bumgarner’s 131 breaking pitch strikeouts (41%) have been backdoor since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 126 total IP; League Avg: 12% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .241 (49-for-203) against Madison Bumgarner with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .159 — first Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Nationals are just 15-36 (.294) at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .521.

The Nationals are just 102-16 (.864) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .914.

The Nationals are just 31-56 (.356) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.

The Nationals are just 9-59 (.132) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Diamondbacks are just 88-25 (.779) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .874.

The Diamondbacks are just 96-17 (.850) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .914.

The Diamondbacks are 18-5 (.783) when totaling 10 or more hits this season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .715.

The Diamondbacks are just 5-9 (.357) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Nationals hitters have grounded into 42 double plays in 308 opportunities (14%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 29% at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Nationals hitters have just 1,388 strikeouts in 6,661 PA’s (21%) against RHP since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 38% at home since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

The Diamondbacks are batting just .198 with two outs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .236.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in just 35% of their games since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Diamondbacks are batting just .190 in righty-righty matchups since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .242.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in just 32% of their home games since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Nationals pitchers have an ERA of 5.81 (372.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.14.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .309 against Nationals pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The Nationals have won just 18% of games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

The Nationals have won just 16% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Humberto Castellanos (Diamondbacks): Elbow, D60
  • Nicholas Ahmed (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D60
  • Zachary Davies (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D15
  • Joseph Ross (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Tyler Clippard (Nationals): Groin, D15
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs, D60
  • Seth Romero (Nationals): Calf, D60
  • William Harris (Nationals): Pectoral, D60
  • Jackson Tetreault (Nationals): Shoulder, D60
  • Tanner Rainey (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Evan Lee (Nationals): Flexor, D15
  • Carter Kieboom (Nationals): Forearm, D60
  • Reed Garrett (Nationals): Biceps, D15
  • Sean Doolittle (Nationals): Elbow, D60

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