Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/8/2023]

MLB action continues on Thursday at 1:05PM ET as the Arizona Diamondbacks lock horns with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

Josiah Gray (4-5, 3.09 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, pitting him against Merrill Kelly (7-3, 2.80 ERA) for the Diamondbacks.

Dimers' best betting picks for Diamondbacks vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Diamondbacks vs. Nationals

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Diamondbacks-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Diamondbacks a 57% chance of beating the Nationals.

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Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Odds [6/8]

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-115), Diamondbacks -1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Nationals +145, Diamondbacks -160
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-110)

The Nationals are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Diamondbacks, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Diamondbacks (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +145, which means you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Diamondbacks at -160, where you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Diamondbacks vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +145 via BetMGM (1.8% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Diamondbacks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Nationals moneyline is the best option due to the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Diamondbacks are more likely to defeat the Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Diamondbacks given a 57% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Diamondbacks-Nationals game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Diamondbacks vs. Nationals on Thursday June 8, 2023.

Diamondbacks vs. Nationals 2023

Thursday's MLB action between the Nationals and Diamondbacks at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 1:05PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Thursday June 8, 2023
• Time: 1:05PM ET / 10:05AM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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