Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/24

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play against the Washington Nationals in the MLB regular season. The game is set for Friday, July 24, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The game will start at 6:45 PM and can be watched on KTVK.
The Diamondbacks have a record of 54-49 and are second in the NL West. They are on a three-game win streak and have won eight of their last ten games. The Nationals hold a 52-51 record and sit fourth in the NL East. They recently ended a losing streak with a win and have split their last ten games.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a series of strong performances. They have won four of their last five games, including a recent 10-6 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. The team showed offensive strength with 16 hits in that game.
In recent games, several players have stepped up at the plate. Tyler Locklear had a notable game against the Cardinals, going 3 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Gabriel Moreno also contributed with a .309 batting average this season, providing consistent offense.
On the pitching side, Eduardo Rodriguez is set to start the next game. He has been reliable this season with an 8-3 record and a 2.62 ERA. The Diamondbacks will look to continue their winning streak with his solid presence on the mound.
Diamondbacks vs Nationals Game Day Info
- Sport: MLB
- Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals
- Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
- Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Betting Odds: Diamondbacks Moneyline -123, Nationals Moneyline +103, Diamondbacks Runline -1.5 (+133), Nationals Runline +1.5 (-160), Total Over 9.5 (-106), Total Under 9.5 (-114)
Washington Nationals Team Preview
The Washington Nationals are gearing up for their next game with a strong recent performance. They had a big win against the Colorado Rockies, 8-0, with Cade Cavalli leading the charge on the mound. CJ Abrams had an impressive game, going 4 for 5 with a double, showcasing his ability to get on base.
In their recent games, the Nationals have shown strength in hitting. They rank 1st in slugging percentage and home runs this season, with CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. leading the team in key stats. Abrams is hitting .286 with 24 home runs, while García Jr. has a .280 average and 21 homers.
The Nationals will rely on Carson Palmquist for the upcoming game. He has struggled this season with an 8.74 ERA, but the team will hope for a turnaround. Washington’s offense will aim to support Palmquist with their top-ranked power hitting.
BTB Betting Pick
The Diamondbacks are favored with a moneyline of -123 against the Nationals, who have a moneyline of +103. The Diamondbacks have a stronger batting lineup, ranking first in home runs and slugging percentage. With these stats, the Diamondbacks are projected to win with a score of 6-4.
The total for this game is set at 9.5 runs. Both teams have pitching challenges, with the Nationals having a high ERA of 4.80. Given the strong hitting stats from both sides, the projected total score is 10 runs. Therefore, the recommendation is to bet on the over at 9.5 (-106).