Predictions for Nationals vs. Diamondbacks: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – June 18
Tuesday’s contest between the Washington Nationals (35-36) and Arizona Diamondbacks (35-37) going head to head at Nationals Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Nationals, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 6:45 PM ET on June 18.
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Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN2
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Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Predictions
- Score Prediction: Nationals 5, Diamondbacks 4
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
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Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | -120 | +100 | 9 | -101 | -129 |
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Nationals Betting Insights
- Washington has been victorious in six of the eight contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
- The Nationals have yet to lose in five games when named as moneyline favorite of -120 or better.
- Washington’s games have gone over the total in 32 of 71 opportunities.
- The Nationals were the moneyline favorite in four of their past 15 games, and they finished 3-1 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups, Washington and its opponents combined to hit the over on the run total seven times (all 15 games had set totals).
Diamondbacks Betting Insights
- Arizona has been the underdog on the moneyline 35 total times this season. It has finished 13-22 in those games.
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +100 or longer, the Diamondbacks have a record of 10-17 (37%).
- Arizona has played in 72 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 35 times (35-34-3).
- In six games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Diamondbacks have a record of 3-3.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Arizona and its opponents have combined to hit the over 12 times.
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Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: Jake Irvin
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with a 3.00 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .225.
- This will be Jake Irvin’s first start this season with his team as the moneyline favorite.
- Irvin’s team has a 5-9 record in his starts this season.
- In Irvin’s 14 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over six times.
Diamondbacks’ Starting Pitcher: Slade Cecconi
- The 24-year-old has amassed an ERA of 6.70, with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings in nine games this season. Opponents are batting .276 against him.
- The Diamondbacks have been the underdog on the moneyline in six of Cecconi’s starts this season, and they went 4-2 in those games.
- Cecconi’s team is 4-4 in his eight starts.
- Cecconi’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in two of eight games.
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Nationals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 35-36 |
| Home | 16-17 |
| Road | 19-19 |
| One-Run Games | 6-10 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 24-6 |
Diamondbacks’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 35-37 |
| Home | 19-18 |
| Road | 16-19 |
| One-Run Games | 11-7 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 26-6 |
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