Moneyline Favors Washington Nationals in MLB Battle with Arizona Diamondbacks

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Washington and Arizona on Friday, with the host Nationals trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

For the Washington Nationals, Stephen Strasburg gets the ball, charged with keeping the Arizona Diamondbacks hitters off the base paths. He'll face Zack Godley, 3-1 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Washington Nationals as -157 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-2.2 win for the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals bring a 11-14 record to the battle against the 17-7 Diamondbacks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Arizona injuries news.

The Washington Nationals sit at No. 22 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Arizona Diamondbacks sit at No. 4 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Washington Nationals and its No. 17-rated batting order, averaging 4.52 runs per nine innings, against the No. 13 line up of the Arizona Diamondbacks at 4.75 runs per outing.

Washington owns the No. 15 defense, allowing 4.52 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Arizona's No. 4-rated defense.