Nationals vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 7/31/2024

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 07/30/2024 at 9:34 PM ET

Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks 07/31/24 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 7/31/2024, 7:40 PM UTC
Latest Odds: ARI -185 ; O/U 8

The Washington Nationals conclude a three-game series on the road Wednesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Washington is 49-58 following its 9-8 loss to Arizona in the opening game of the series on Monday. Washington has lost two straight and five of the last seven. The Nationals are fourth in the National League East, 16 ½ games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Luis Garcia is batting .276 to lead Washington. CJ Abrams is the leader in home runs with 15, in RBI with 51, hits with 101 and a .331 on-base percentage. Washington has a team batting average of .241 and a slugging percentage of .372. On Wednesday, Washington will send MacKenzie Gore to the mound. The right-hander is 6-8 with a 4.51 ERA, 121 Ks and 43 BBs.

The Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 56-51 following their one-run victory over Washington on Monday. Corbin Carroll hit a pinch-hit, two-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Diamondbacks the win, which capped a five-run rally. Arizona has won five of the last six. The Diamondbacks are third in the National League West, seven games behind first-place Los Angeles. 

Ketel Marte is batting .299 with 24 home runs, 118 hits and a .368 on-base percentage to lead Arizona in each of the four categories. Christian Walker is the leader in RBI with 71. As a team, Arizona is batting .254 with a .416 slugging percentage. On Wednesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks will send Zac Gallen to the mound. The right-hander is 8-5 with a 3.70 ERA, 86 Ks and 30 BBs.

Nationals vs Diamondbacks Prediction

Nationals vs Diamondbacks Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals

Nationals

Washington is 2-5 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 8 of the Nationals’ last 12

Diamondbacks

Arizona is 5-1 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Diamondbacks’ last 5

Our Free MLB Pick for Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals

Over 8

The play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in eight of Washington's last 12, in four of Arizona's last five and in six of Arizona's last 7 at home. The first game between the two on Monday produced 17 runs. Washington's starter MacKenzie Gore has been hit hard in four consecutive outings, allowing 18 runs across only 15 innings. Arizona starter Zac Gallen has been hit hard in four of the last five outings, allowing 18 runs across 24 innings. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win but our best play is OVER 9-6.