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Diamondbacks Favored to Win Against Nationals in Friday Matchup at Nationals Park

The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET. Last season, the Diamondbacks won five out of six matchups against the Nationals and hold an 8-2 record in their last ten meetings. The total was split 5-5 in those games. Brandon Pfaadt (ERA: 4.5) will start for the Diamondbacks, while Jake Irvin (ERA: 3.6) will take the mound for the Nationals. Arizona is the betting favorite with an opening line of -142, which has since shifted to -140. Stay tuned for our D-Backs vs. Nationals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -140 | Nationals +120
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+120) | Nationals +1.5 (-142)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 58%.

Arizona vs Washington Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently concluded a series with New York (AL), winning the first two games and splitting a four-game set with Chicago (NL) last week. They are set to start righty Brandon Pfaadt against the Nationals tomorrow. In his first outing, Pfaadt surrendered three runs and six hits in a six-inning loss to the Cubs. The Diamondbacks had a strong season in 2024, winning 89 games, but couldn't build off their 2023 World Series appearance. With tough competition in the NL West, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, Arizona will need to improve their pitching staff which ranked 27th in ERA last season. Unfortunately, Jordan Montgomery is out for the season with a Tommy John injury, but the club signed veteran righty Corbin Burnes to strengthen the rotation. As of now, there are no injuries reported for Friday's game against Washington. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 8, ranking 2nd in offense (scoring an average of 6.80 runs per game) and 23rd in defense (allowing an average of 5.20 runs per game). Overall, Arizona holds a 4-2 record this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals are off to a slow start this season, currently holding a 1-5 record. After being swept by Toronto and losing two out of three games to Philadelphia, the Nationals are looking to turn things around with righty Jake Irvin starting against Arizona. Despite their struggles, the Nationals have promising young talents acquired in a trade that sent Juan Soto to San Diego. The team made some moves in the offseason to add depth, including acquiring Nathaniel Lowe from Texas and signing key players like Josh Bell and Amed Rosario. Currently ranked 25th in power rankings, the Nationals have shown potential for improvement and are looking to make a push in the MLB postseason. No injuries are reported for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Expert Analysis: Predicting the Outcome of the Diamondbacks vs. Nationals MLB Matchup

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