El Jefe
The Arizona Diamondbacks (40-52) will square off against the Washington Nationals (31-63) in Phoenix on Friday, July 22 at Chase Field. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 6:40 PM MT!
Take a look at how the Diamondbacks and Nationals have performed against each other in the past for context about Friday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have competed in four contests, in which the Diamondbacks have claimed victory twice against the Nationals. The last time these two teams saw each other on April 21, 2022, the Washington Nationals walked away with a 3-4 victory. The Nationals racked up seven runs on seven hits while the Diamondbacks put up three runs on six hits. We’ll see what unfolds this time when these two teams square off at Chase Field.
Betting Preview for the Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Game on July 22 2022
Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
When: Friday, July 22, 2022 at 6:40 PM MT
Betting on the Washington Nationals
Record: (31W-63L) | National League East Standing: 5
The Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-4 in their most recent outing on Sunday, and we’ll be interested to see if this momentum continues. Overall this season, the team is currently batting .249 thanks in large part to their hottest bat, Joshua Bell, who has a batting average of .311. Defensively, they carry an ERA of 5.13 and a .982 fielding percentage. Prior to placing your bet, don’t forget to consult our odds analysis below!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report, the Nationals are missing Víctor Arano (Knee), Joseph Ross (Elbow), Stephen Strasburg (Ribs), Seth Romero (Calf), William Harris (Pectoral), Joshua Rogers (Shoulder), Jackson Tetreault (Shoulder), Tanner Rainey (Elbow), Nelson Cruz (Quad), Evan Lee (Flexor), Carter Kieboom (Forearm), Reed Garrett (Biceps), and Sean Doolittle (Elbow).
Betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks
Record: (40W-52L) | National League West Standing: 5
Following their most recent outing on Sunday, the Diamondbacks were defeated by the San Diego Padres by a score of 3-4. So far this season, the team is currently batting .219 thanks in large part to their top hitter, Ketel Marte, who has a batting average of .270. Defensively, they hold an ERA of 4.34 and a .983 fielding percentage. Be sure to check out our odds assessment below before selecting your picks!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Diamondbacks are without Humberto Castellanos (Elbow), Nicholas Ahmed (Shoulder), and Zachary Davies (Shoulder).
Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks (-168) at FanDuel
The Arizona Diamondbacks are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club could be having a more fruitful July, entering this matchup sporting a winning percentage of 37.5% for this month, accounting a total of six wins. The winning percentage of the Washington Nationals on the other hand, is lower at 12.5% for this month, a record of two victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 Total Runs (-120) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, keep in mind that the projected O/U for this matchup is under 9. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 9.
Runline Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 Runs (+126) at FanDuel
The Arizona Diamondbacks will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -1.5.
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