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Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Friday.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Jake Irvin in this one. Right hander Irvin is 4-1 this season with a 3.42 ERA.
The Diamondbacks will counter Irvin with Merrill Kelly. Right hander Kelly has a 3.52 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Diamondbacks as -222-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Arizona was a 10-1 loser on the road against the Pirates. Bettors on Pittsburgh at 115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Washington was a 9-3 winner on the road against the Mariners. Bettors on Washington at 100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 26-30 SU
Washington is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona:
Team record: 27-29 SU
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 13 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Arizona Saturday, May 31