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Diamondbacks and Nationals set for intense rubber match showdown on Sunday, April 6th

The rubber match between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals will take place on Sunday, April 6th. After the teams split the series so far, with each claiming a victory, tensions are high heading into this final game. The Nationals will send out Trevor Williams to face the Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes. With Burnes holding an ERA of 4.15, Arizona is the betting favorite at -175, with the line remaining unchanged. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 P.M. EST. Stay tuned for our MLB free picks and prediction for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -175 | Nationals +150
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (-105) | Nationals +1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 64%.

Arizona vs Washington Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks are currently 5-4 overall this season, with recent wins against the Yankees and Nationals but a close loss to Washington. Pitcher Corbin Burnes, who had a strong performance against the Yankees, will start the next game. Ketel Marte leads the team in hitting with a .346 average, while Geraldo Perdomo and Eugenio Suarez lead in RBIs. The team ranks 3rd in offense with an average of 6.38 runs per game, 22nd in defense allowing 5.25 runs per game, and has a power ranking of 8.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals have had a challenging start to the season with a 2-6 overall record. They struggled in their first week of play, losing key games to the Phillies and Blue Jays before finally securing a win against the Diamondbacks. Trevor Williams will be starting for the Nationals in their upcoming game, bringing strong home and daytime performance from last year. Keibert Ruiz leads the team in batting average, while Nathaniel Lowe and CJ Abrams lead in RBIs and home runs respectively. The Nationals rank 25th in power rankings, with a #21 offense and #27 defense. Arizona recently went 1-2 in their matchups against Washington.

Arizona Diamondbacks poised for offensive explosion against struggling Trevor Williams

Arizona's offense demonstrated exceptional performance last year and has maintained a strong lineup for the current season. With the potential for a breakout game looming, particularly against Trevor Williams, who allowed 10 hits in his initial start, we anticipate a robust offensive showing from the Diamondbacks. Although Williams managed to avoid significant damage due to solid defensive play, the formidable offense of Arizona poses a challenging obstacle. Additionally, Corbin Burnes showcased his striking abilities by achieving 10 strikeouts in his debut start, which should effectively stifle Washington's attempts to gain momentum. In consideration of these factors, we recommend betting on the Diamondbacks to cover.

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