Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/22/2022

Carson Kelly (10 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Arizona Diamondbacks (40-52) and Washington Nationals (31-63) meet Friday at 9:40 PM ET, live from Chase Field. Kelly and the Diamondbacks are favored by oddsmakers with -157 odds on the moneyline. Arizona will send Zac Gallen out to start this one, while Washington has not yet named a starter.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Diamondbacks vs. Nationals

We have the Nationals on the moneyline at +133 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after analyzing all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Washington Nationals (+133) and Over (8.5)

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Game Info

• Arizona Diamondbacks probable starting pitcher: Zac Gallen
• Game Day: Friday, July 22, 2022
• Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Stadium: Chase Field

Diamondbacks Starter Zac Gallen

• Gallen gets the start for the Diamondbacks, his 18th of the season. He is 4-2 with a 3.65 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 93 2/3 innings pitched.
• The 26-year-old has put up a 3.65 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .215 to his opponents.
• Gallen heads into this game with nine quality starts under his belt this year.
• Gallen will try to pick up his 16th game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.2 innings per appearance.
• The opposing Nationals offense has the 26th-ranked slugging percentage (.374) and ranks 27th in MLB play with 74 home runs. It has a collective .248 batting average, and is 10th in MLB with 780 total hits and 25th in MLB action scoring 364 runs.
• Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 26-year-old’s 3.65 ERA ranks 39th, 1.089 WHIP ranks 21st, and 8.6 K/9 ranks 29th.

Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Insights

• The Diamondbacks have won nine, or 45%, of the 20 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Arizona has a record of 2-5 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -157 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 61.1% chance of a victory for the Diamondbacks.
• Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 44 of their 97 opportunities.
• The Diamondbacks have an ATS record of 54-43-0 in 97 games with a spread this season.

Nationals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Nationals have been victorious in 24, or 30.8%, of the 78 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• Washington has a mark of 16-35 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +133 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 42.9% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• Washington and their opponents have gone over in 47 of their 94 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Nationals are 40-54-0 against the spread in their 94 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Diamondbacks Leaders & Batting Stats

• Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks with 22 home runs and 46 runs batted in.
• Walker ranks ninth in home runs and 50th in RBI among all hitters in baseball.
• Ketel Marte has a club-best .271 batting average.
• Marte ranks 133rd in home runs and 160th in RBI on the season.
• Daulton Varsho is hitting .233 with 15 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 25 walks.
• Josh Rojas has 14 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 25 walks while hitting .276.
• Rojas is riding a two-game hitting streak into this one. In his last five games he is batting .158 with a double and four walks.

Nationals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Juan Soto paces the Nationals with 20 long balls.
• In all of the majors, Soto ranks 15th in homers and 63rd in RBI.
• Soto has collected a hit in two straight games. In his last five games he is batting .333 with a double, two home runs, three walks and three RBI.
• Josh Bell has a club-high 50 RBI and .314 batting average.
• Among all major league hitters, Bell is 52nd in home runs and 34th in RBI.
• Nelson Cruz is hitting .242 with 13 doubles, eight home runs and 36 walks.
• Cesar Hernandez has 19 doubles, two triples and 29 walks while batting .241.