Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - June 5

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals clash in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Chase Field, at 9:40 p.m. ET. Merrill Kelly (5-3, 5.06 ERA) gets the start for the Diamondbacks, who are 33-29 this season and second in the NL West. Foster Griffin (6-2, 3.76 ERA) is expected to start for the Nationals, who are 31-32 and third in the NL East.

The Diamondbacks (-135) are moneyline favorites at home over the Nationals (+114). The game has an over/under of 9 runs.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, June 5, 2026
• Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Stadium: Chase Field
• Favorite: Diamondbacks (-135)
• Underdog: Nationals (+114)
• Over/under: 9

How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Nationals

• TV Channel: ARID and NATS
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Diamondbacks vs. Nationals: Betting the Moneyline

• The Diamondbacks have put together a 17-7 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 70.8% of those games).
• Washington has been pegged as an underdog in 58 games this year and has walked away with the win 30 times (51.7%) in those games.
• Arizona has a record of 8-4, a 66.7% win rate, when favored by -135 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• This year, the Nationals have won 22 of 39 games when listed as at least +114 or worse on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives the Diamondbacks a 57.4% chance to win.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 46.7% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Diamondbacks have played in 62 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 30 times (30-30-2).
• Games involving Washington have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 39 of 63 chances this season.
• The Diamondbacks have a 38-24-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Nationals are 39-24-0 against the spread in their 63 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.