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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Nationals Park.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Zach Davies in this game. Davies has a 0-1 record and a 5.79 ERA this season.
Davies's opponent in this one will be Josh Rogers. The Nationals left hander has a 3.72 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Diamondbacks as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 10.5.
Washington lost its last outing, a 11-2 result against the Diamondbacks on April 20. Bettors who backed the Diamondbacks at 108 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Arizona was a 11-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as +108 underdogs, while the total score of 13 made winners of OVER bettors.
Arizona:
Team record: 52-110 SU
Arizona is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Washington
Washington:
Team record: 65-97 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Washington is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Arizona home to New York Friday, April 22
Washington home to San Francisco Friday, April 22