Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/26

MLB game preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play against the Washington Nationals in an MLB regular season game. The game will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Fans can catch the action on KTVK at 1:35 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

The Diamondbacks have a record of 55-50 and are second in their division. They are coming off a loss but have gone 7-3 in their last ten games. The Nationals have a 53-52 record, sitting third in their division. They are on a one-game winning streak and have split their last ten games 5-5.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been playing well recently, winning four out of their last five games. They managed to score 15 runs against the Athletics on July 22nd, with five home runs in that game. Their performance against the St. Louis Cardinals was also strong, with a 10-6 win, showing off their hitting capabilities.

Gabriel Moreno has been a key player for the Diamondbacks, maintaining a batting average of .311. His performance in the game against the Cardinals included three hits and two RBIs. Ketel Marte is another top performer, leading the team in home runs with 18 and RBIs with 60.

The Diamondbacks’ pitching has seen ups and downs, with an ERA of 4.25, ranking them 19th in the league. Kohl Drake will be the starting pitcher in the next game, bringing a 1.80 ERA from the 2026 season. The team ranks high in quality starts with 38, showing their potential in pitching depth.

Diamondbacks vs Nationals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals
  • Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
  • Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Diamondbacks Moneyline -120, Nationals Moneyline -101

Washington Nationals Team Preview

The Washington Nationals have been active in recent games. They secured a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 25th with a score of 5-3. CJ Abrams stood out with three hits, including a home run, contributing three RBIs to the team’s victory.

In the 2026 season, the Nationals hold a strong position in slugging percentage, leading the league. Their batting average ranks 5th, while their on-base percentage ranks 6th. With 152 home runs, they are also at the top of the league in that category.

Pitching has been a challenge for the Nationals this season. Their earned run average ranks 27th, and they have allowed 144 home runs, which places them 21st in the league. Miles Mikolas, one of their starting pitchers, has a 5.60 ERA with 51 strikeouts so far in 2026.

BTB Betting Pick

The Arizona Diamondbacks are the pick to win this game with a moneyline of -120. The Nationals have a moneyline of -101. The Diamondbacks have a slightly better pitching rank and their batting average is close to the Nationals, making them the likely winner with a projected score of 6-5.

The total for the game is set at 10.0, with the over at -119 and the under at -103. Both teams have shown strong hitting capabilities, with the Nationals leading in home runs. Given these factors, the over 10.0 is the recommendation, as the projected score is 6-5.