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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks predictions for MLB Friday.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will square off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Chase Field on Friday, starting at 9:40 PM ET.
Merrill Kelly (5-3, 5.06 ERA) will get the ball for the Diamondbacks, while the Nationals have opted for Foster Griffin (6-2, 3.76 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Diamondbacks as the most likely winner of the Nationals vs. Diamondbacks game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Diamondbacks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB game between the Nationals and Diamondbacks, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Diamondbacks a 57.5% chance of defeating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 58.6% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run over/under has a 58.1% chance of going over.
Nationals vs. Diamondbacks odds [6/5/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Diamondbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+155) |
| Moneyline | +113 | -135 |
| Total | o9 (-102) | u9 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Diamondbacks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Diamondbacks -1.5 | +155 |
| Moneyline | Diamondbacks | -135 |
| Total | Over 9 | -102 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nationals vs. Diamondbacks game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Diamondbacks and Nationals at Chase Field is scheduled to commence at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Chase Field
Conclusion
We predict the Diamondbacks, with a 57.5% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Friday's MLB matchup.
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