Chase Field has been one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in baseball this season, which has led to the UNDER being a wise play for bettors. The Arizona Diamondbacks and their opponents have failed to top the closing total in 12 of the last 15 games held at Chase Field – including five of the last six. The Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals will both be looking to reverse that trend when they open a four-game set in Arizona on Thursday.
- The Nationals are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road against the Diamondbacks.
- The Nationals are 9-2 in their last 11 games while averaging 5.1 runs per game.
- The Diamondbacks are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when Sportsbook a series.
The Diamondbacks will send Zack Greinke to the mound in hopes he can continue his steady play recently. Greinke, who had been inconsistent to start the season, has allowed just three earned runs with 15 strikeouts and three walks in his past two starts. The 14-year veteran has been lights-out at Chase Field this season, posting a 1.85 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in four home starts.
Tanner Roark will take the bump for the Nationals expecting his team to give him better run support. Rorak has posted a steady 3.65 ERA on the season – allowing three or fewer earned runs in five of his seven starts – but Nats batters are giving him a middling 3.71 runs of support on the year.
Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
24-12 Arizona battles the Nationals, currently with a 20-18 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Washington injuries news.
The Diamondbacks sit at No. 7 in the current MLB power poll here at OddsShark, while the Nationals sit at No. 3 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits the Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 17-rated offense, averaging 4.36 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals lineup that ranks No. 10 at 4.63 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have averaged 7.58 hits per game so far, less than Nationals batters have averaged on the year (8.08 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Arizona has the No. 2-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington suffered a 2-1 loss against San Diego on Wednesday, as Gio Gonzalez wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Petco Park.
The Diamondbacks were saddled with a loss last time out in Patrick Corbin's start, as they lost 6-3 against Los Angeles on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
- Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 23 games when playing Arizona
- Arizona is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Arizona is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 15 of Arizona's last 23 games when playing Washington
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Arizona, Friday, May 11
