Nationals vs. Diamondbacks: Betting Preview for July 31

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks (57-51), who are going for the series sweep, will go head to head with the Washington Nationals (49-59) on Wednesday, July 31 at Chase Field, with Zac Gallen getting the ball for the Diamondbacks and MacKenzie Gore taking the mound for the Nationals. The first pitch will be thrown at 3:40 PM ET.

Bookmakers have tabbed the Diamondbacks (-185) as moneyline favorites against the Nationals (+150). The total for this matchup is 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

  • The Nationals’ Gore (6-8) will make his 22nd start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed nine hits in five innings against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • In 21 starts this season, he’s earned five quality starts.
  • Gore has 15 starts of five or more innings this season in 21 chances. He averages 5 innings per outing.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals rank last in Major League Baseball with just 87 home runs as a team.
  • 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 ranks 19th in the majors with 458 total runs scored this season.
  • The Nationals have an OBP of .310 this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Nationals rank sixth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.6 whiffs per contest.
  • Washington has the 23rd-ranked ERA (4.38) in the majors this season.
  • Washington strikes out 8.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 23rd in MLB.
  • The Nationals rank 23rd in MLB with a combined 1.323 WHIP this season.

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