Nationals vs. Diamondbacks: Betting Preview for July 31

Published 5:24 am Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (57-51) will be looking for a series sweep when they face off against the Washington Nationals (49-59) at Chase Field on Wednesday, July 31. First pitch is set for 3:40 PM ET.

At -185, the Diamondbacks are the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Nationals (+150). The total for this contest has been listed at 8.5.

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Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
  • Time: 3:40 PM ET
  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Venue: Chase Field
  • TV Channel: MASN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Diamondbacks -185
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +150
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • MacKenzie Gore (6-8) will take to the mound for the Nationals and make his 22nd start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up six earned runs while allowing nine hits.
  • He has earned a quality start five times in 21 starts this season.
  • Gore has made 15 starts of five or more innings in 21 chances this season, and averages 5 frames when he pitches.
  • He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 21 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit just 87 homers this season, which ranks last in the majors.
  • Washington is 26th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .370 this season.
  • The Nationals have a team batting average of .240 this season, which ranks 17th among MLB teams.
  • Washington has scored 458 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Nationals have an OBP of .310 this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.6 strikeouts per game.
  • Washington has pitched to a 4.38 ERA this season, which ranks 23rd in baseball.
  • Washington averages the 23rd-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.2) in the majors this season.
  • The Nationals have a combined WHIP of 1.323 as a pitching staff, which ranks 23rd in MLB.

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