Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/24/2022

The Arizona Diamondbacks (42-52) will put their three-game win streak to the test when they host the Washington Nationals (31-65) Sunday at 4:10 PM ET. Sportsbooks consider the Diamondbacks -119 favorites to extend their streak, while the Nationals are -100 underdogs looking for the upset. Arizona’s Corbin Martin gets the start, and he’ll go against Washington’s Erick Fedde.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Diamondbacks vs. Nationals

After digging through all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Nationals on the moneyline at -100. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 9.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Washington Nationals (-100) and Over (9.5)

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Game Info

• Arizona Diamondbacks probable starting pitcher: Corbin Martin
• Washington Nationals probable starting pitcher: Erick Fedde
• Game Day: Sunday, July 24, 2022
• Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Stadium: Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals Pitching Matchup

Diamondbacks Starter Corbin Martin

• Martin will take the mound to start for the Diamondbacks, his first of the season.
• The 26-year-old righty makes his season debut and his first appearance in more than a year.
• The Nationals rank 26th in run scoring in the league (367) this season and are batting .245 while hitting 75 home runs (27th in the league).

Nationals Starter Erick Fedde

• The Nationals will send Fedde (5-7) to the mound for his 19th start this season.
• The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, July 13.
• The 29-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 4.91 and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .263.
• He has earned a quality start four times in 18 starts this season.
• In 18 starts, Fedde has pitched through or past the fifth inning 12 times. He has a season average of 4.3 frames per outing.
• The Diamondbacks rank 28th in MLB with a .224 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 19th in the league (.385) and 108 home runs.
• The right-hander has allowed the Diamondbacks to go 8-for-17 with a double, a home run and six RBI in 3 1/3 innings this season.

Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Insights

• The Diamondbacks have entered the game as favorites 22 times this season and won 11, or 50%, of those games.
• Arizona is 9-9 this season when entering a game favored by -119 or more on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Diamondbacks, based on the moneyline, is 54.3%.
• Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 45 of their 99 opportunities.
• The Diamondbacks are 56-43-0 against the spread in their 99 chances this season.

Nationals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Nationals have been chosen as underdogs in 80 games this year and have walked away with the win 24 times (30%) in those games.
• Washington has a mark of 23-53 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by -100 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 50% chance of walking away with the win.
• Washington and their opponents have hit the over in 48 of their 96 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Nationals have an against the spread record of 40-56-0 in 96 games with a line this season.

Diamondbacks Leaders & Batting Stats

• Christian Walker paces the Diamondbacks with 22 home runs and 47 runs batted in.
• Of all hitters in the majors, Walker ranks ninth in home runs and 51st in RBI.
• Ketel Marte has a club-high .271 batting average.
• Among all MLB hitters, Marte is 110th in homers and 142nd in RBI.
• Daulton Varsho has 15 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 25 walks while hitting .236.
• Josh Rojas is batting .272 with 14 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 26 walks.

Nationals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Juan Soto has hit a team-best 20 home runs.
• Soto ranks 16th in home runs and 67th in RBI among all batters in the big leagues.
• Josh Bell’s 50 RBI and .307 batting average both lead his team.
• Bell ranks 56th among all hitters in the majors in homers, and 38th in RBI.
• Nelson Cruz has 13 doubles, eight home runs and 36 walks while batting .237.
• Cesar Hernandez is hitting .241 with 20 doubles, two triples and 29 walks.