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Diamondbacks Favored to Win Against Struggling Nationals in Thursday Night Matchup

The Washington Nationals will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Thursday night matchup in Phoenix. The Nationals, currently in 4th place in the NL East with a record of 49-57, will have Patrick Corbin (2-10, 5.26 ERA) as their starting pitcher. The Diamondbacks, in 3rd place in the NL West with a record of 55-51, will counter with Ryne Nelson (7-6, 4.85 ERA) on the mound. The game is set to begin at 9:40 PM EST at Chase Field. Arizona is the favorite to win, with the opening line at -171 and the current line at Arizona -160.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +145 | Diamondbacks -160
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-145) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+127)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 62%.

Washington vs Arizona Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals started their road trip by winning two out of three games in St. Louis, but ultimately fell in the series finale. The team's offense has been strong, scoring 27 runs in the series and a total of 450 runs in 106 games this season. They have a .240 batting average and the second most stolen bases in the league. Harold Ramirez had a strong performance over the weekend, hitting .319 since joining the team in June. The pitching staff allowed 14 runs against the Cardinals and has a team ERA of 4.21, ranking 11th in the National League. The starters have struggled in July, with a 5.09 ERA over 23 games. Kyle Finnegan has been a standout closer with 28 saves and impressive stats. Injuries have impacted the team, with Joey Gallo and Jordan Weems currently on the IL. The Nationals are ranked 17th in offense, 22nd in defense, and have a record of 49-58 this season with a power ranking of 24.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a close 6-5 game in 10 innings against the Pirates on Sunday, but overall, they have been performing well since the All-Star break, winning their third straight series. The team has been hitting well, with a .264 batting average in July and scoring 133 runs in 22 games. Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel has been a standout player, hitting his 14th home run in Sunday's game and performing consistently well throughout the series. The pitching staff has also been solid, holding opponents to three runs or less in five of their last nine games. Despite a rough outing for pitcher Nelson, the team's bullpen has been performing decently with a 4.24 ERA and 24 saves. Injury updates indicate that starters Eduardo Rodriguez and Merrill Kelly are expected to return soon. The team currently has a power ranking of 3 and ranks #3 for offense and #24 for defense, with an overall record of 56-51. Against Washington, the Diamondbacks have a recent record of 2-1 in their last three matchups.

Diamondbacks poised for victory against struggling Nationals

In their previous meeting in mid-June, the Diamondbacks emerged victorious in two out of three games on the road against the Nationals. With a current road record of 26-30 this season and a recent 4-5 record in away games, the Nationals may face challenges in this upcoming match. On the other hand, Arizona boasts a strong home record of 28-25 at Chase Field, having won two out of three games in their previous series against Pittsburgh at home. While Washington starter Corbin performed adequately in his previous outing against Arizona, his overall performance on the road has been lackluster with a 1-6 record and 5.52 ERA in 11 starts. With the Diamondbacks holding a solid team batting average of .255 at home, they have consistently outperformed the Nationals in recent matchups. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support the Diamondbacks in this upcoming game.

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