The Washington Nationals will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Friday, May 30, 2025. The game is set to start at 9:40 PM and will be played under the lights. Fans can expect an exciting night game between these two teams.

Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Nationals MoneyLine +184. The Nationals have shown strong recent form with two big wins over the Mariners. They also have a solid road record, making them a good value pick against the Diamondbacks.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (+100). Both starting pitchers, Jake Irvin and Merrill Kelly, have ERAs in the low 3s. This suggests a potential low-scoring game, making the under an attractive option.

Team Trends

• The Nationals have a road record of 13-16 this season.
• The Diamondbacks have a home record of 14-15 this season.
• In their recent game against the Mariners, the Nationals won 9-3 with 12 hits.
• The Diamondbacks recently lost to the Pirates 10-1, allowing 11 hits.
• The Nationals are 10 games back in the NL East, while the Diamondbacks are 7 games back in the NL West.

Nationals vs Diamondbacks Preview

The Washington Nationals head to Chase Field to play the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The game begins at 9:40 PM, and fans can look forward to a night game under the stadium lights. Both teams are ready to compete, with the Nationals looking to make an impact on the road.

Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals, bringing a solid ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.10. On the other side, Merrill Kelly will pitch for the Diamondbacks, with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.02. These pitchers will aim to keep the opposing offenses in check and set the tone for their teams.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Home Team Insights

The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown strong hitting in the 2025 season. Geraldo Perdomo stands out with a .292 batting average and 39 RBIs. Eugenio Suárez leads the team with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs. The team’s overall batting average is .254, ranking them 6th in the league. They are also 4th in slugging percentage with 0.445. Arizona has hit 77 home runs, placing them 4th in this category. On the pitching side, Merrill Kelly will start for the Diamondbacks. He has an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.02. The team has 25 quality starts, ranking them 4th in this area.

Washington Nationals: Away Team Insights

The Washington Nationals have a batting average of .242, placing them 14th in the league. CJ Abrams leads the team with a .279 batting average and 8 home runs. Nathaniel Lowe also has 8 home runs, contributing to the team’s 58 home runs total, which ranks 11th. Luis García Jr. has a .250 batting average and has hit 5 home runs. He has 22 RBIs, ranking him second on the team. The Nationals have 92 doubles, placing them 9th in the league. On the pitching side, Jake Irvin will start for the Nationals. He has an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.10. The team has a 4.98 ERA, ranking them 26th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Nationals MoneyLine at +184 is a good pick due to their recent wins against the Mariners. They have shown strong away performance, winning two games with high scores. Their road record of 13-16 suggests they can compete effectively away from home.

The under 8.5 at +100 is also a solid choice. Both starting pitchers, Jake Irvin and Merrill Kelly, have ERAs in the low 3s. This indicates a potential low-scoring game. The Nationals have a history of quality starts, which supports a lower total score in this game.

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