Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Picks & Best Bets 20th Jun 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Washington Nationals will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action on Thursday at Nationals Park, beginning at 1:05 p.m. ET.

We run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's MLB matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to determine the best Diamondbacks vs. Nationals bets, player props and predictions.

According to our predictions, the Nationals have a 59% chance of defeating the Diamondbacks.

To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.

Our Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Diamondbacks vs. Nationals picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Game Information

• Game Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
• Game Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
• Location: Nationals Park
• Run Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 / Nationals -1.5
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +122 / Nationals -142
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 8.5 Runs (-118/+100)

Nationals -1.5 @ +140 via BetMGM

• According to our simulations, the Nationals have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the Nationals have a probability of 41%.
• BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at +140.

Total Runs Under 8.5 @ +100 via BetMGM

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at +100.
• Our analysis shows a slightly higher likelihood that the total will stay under 8.5 runs, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Arizona Diamondbacks at +122 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Washington Nationals are available at -142 with DraftKings Sportsbook.

According to the model, the Nationals are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 59% chance of prevailing.

Not only are they favored to win, but the Nationals also present the best betting value, with the odds of -142 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 0%.

Our Player Prop Picks for Diamondbacks vs. Nationals

Here are the best MLB player props for Thursday's Diamondbacks vs. Nationals matchup.

Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction - Ryne Nelson Under 16.5 Outs Recorded (-110)

• Our top prop bet for the Diamondbacks is on Ryne Nelson to record under 16.5 outs.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 65.4%, giving us an edge of 13.0% over the -110 odds offered by BetMGM.

Washington Nationals Prediction - Jacob Young To Get a Hit (-190)

• Our best prop bet for the Nationals is on Jacob Young to get a hit.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 78.1%, giving us an edge of 12.6% on the -190 odds available at BetMGM.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Diamondbacks vs. Nationals trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.

Ildemaro Vargas to Record an RBI

Ildemaro Vargas has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 10 games (70% of the time). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +220 (31% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ryne Nelson of the D-Backs to record under 16.5 outs, with an edge of 13% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Nationals -1.5 to cover.

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