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2022 MLB Handicapping
(31-63-0) Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (40-52-0)
Date: Friday, July 22nd
Time: 09:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Chase Field Arizona
Projected Pitchers: Patrick Corbin vs. Zac Gallen
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals OFF Diamondbacks OFF
MLB run line Betting Odds: Nationals +1.5, Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
Washington Nationals
Heading into the game, the Washington Nationals have an overall record of 31-63-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 16-27. In the NL East division, Washington currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 39-55-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 19.0% of their games. The Nationals’ over-under record is 46-44-4.
For Washington, Patrick Corbin gets the start with an overall record of 4-12. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.87. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.22 innings per outing, as well as 8.22 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.16 per 9. In total, Corbin has given up 17 home runs.
So far, the Nationals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.36.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Washington Nationals, as they are averaging just 3.87 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -149.0. The Nationals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.248. Washington combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.226. Placing them 27th. With runners on base, the Nationals are averaging just 0.7 stolen bases per game.
Washington has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.64 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.7 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Arizona Diamondbacks have an overall record of 40-52-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 22-26. In the NL West division, Arizona currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 52-40-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 27.0% of their games. The Diamondbacks’ over-under record is 41-48-3.
For Arizona, Zac Gallen gets the start with an overall record of 4-2. His current ERA sits at 3.65, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.48 innings per outing. as well as 8.55 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.69 per 9. In total, Gallen has given up 11 home runs.
During the season, the Diamondbacks bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.33.
So far, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.16 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -53.0. The Diamondbacks head into the game ranked just 28th in team batting average. On their balls in play, Arizona has the 8th ranked BABIP of 0.275. On the base paths, the Diamondbacks have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 13th in the MLB in steals.
Arizona has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.62 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.84 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Arizona Is 34-48 In Games vs NL Teams
- Arizona Is 22-26 At Home
- Washington Is 16-27 On The Road
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Zac Gallen has a better WHIP of 1.09 compared to Patrick Corbin at 1.7. I expect a strong performance from Patrick Corbin, as the Diamondbacks’ offense is ranked just 28th. Gallen has a tough matchup against a Nationals offense ranked 11th in batting average.
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