Arizona Diamondbacks Starter Rubby De La Rosa Out to Silence Washington Nationals Bats in MLB Contest

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Washington Nationals invade Chase Field on Tuesday.

For the Arizona Diamondbacks, Rubby De La Rosa gets the ball, charged with keeping the Washington Nationals hitters off the base paths. He'll face Stephen Strasburg, 2-3 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Washington Nationals listed as favorites of -140 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 5.2-4.8. 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 sport a record of 14-17 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 18-15 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Washington injuries news.

This game puts the Arizona Diamondbacks, most recently No. 7 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Washington Nationals, who rate a No. 10 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Arizona Diamondbacks and its No. 11-rated batting order, averaging 4.55 runs per nine innings, against the No. 9 line up of the Washington Nationals at 4.61 runs per outing.

Arizona owns the No. 16 defense, allowing 4.55 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 12-rated defense.