MLB Betting Line Favors the Washington Nationals over the Arizona Diamondbacks

The Washington Nationals will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Diamondbacks in Arizona at Chase Field on Wednesday in MLB baseball betting odds action.

For the Arizona Diamondbacks, Zack Godley gets the ball, charged with keeping the Washington Nationals hitters off the base paths. He'll face Max Scherzer, 11-6 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Arizona Diamondbacks in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 212 at Sportsbook for Wednesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 7.8-2.4 win for the Nationals on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 43-64 record to the battle against the 63-44 Nationals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Washington injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 30 (Arizona Diamondbacks) and the No. 11 (Washington Nationals) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Arizona Diamondbacks No. 18-ranked scoring average of 4.4 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals offense rated No. 8 and scoring 4.74 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have averaged 9.17 hits per game to date this season, more than the Nationals hitters have managed (8.58 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Arizona has the No. 29-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 2 mark in runs allowed.