Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction: Will LA Extend Win Streak?
Get our Dodgers vs Nationals prediction to see who emerges victorious in this matchup. The Washington Nationals (record) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (record) at Nationals Park today at 4:05 PM ET in a battle between two NL teams. The Dodgers are favored to win (-199) despite the Nationals being at home (+164). Yoshinobu Yamamoto toes the rubber for LA against MacKenzie Gore for Washington. With the weather expected to be cool and partly cloudy, will pitching or offense rule the day?
Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction Odds
| BET | Los Angeles Dodgers (LAD) | Washington Nationals (WSH) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -199 | +164 |
| Run Line | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Total | 8.5 | |
Dodgers vs Nationals Betting Prediction
Firstly, the Dodgers overwhelmed the Nationals with an 11-run 9th inning, sealing an 11-2 victory and easily covering the -184 money line on the MLB Betting Lines. Both teams started strong with a run each in the first inning. While the Nationals added just one more in the fourth, the Dodgers tallied two in the second and three in the fifth before their explosive final inning. Landon Knack secured the win for the Dodgers, allowing two runs across six innings with five strikeouts, despite three walks. On the other side, Nationals’ starter Jake Irvin struggled, surrendering six runs over 4 2/3 innings and absorbing the loss.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to make his first road start for the Dodgers against the Nationals, following strong performances in his initial three outings. Securing a win in his debut and striking out nine over six innings in his most recent game, Yamamoto has quickly become a reliable arm for Los Angeles. This match-up forms part of the broader MLB standing and offers a chance to see how the Dodgers continue their robust start to the season.
The Dodgers have showcased their prowess at the plate, boasting a league-second .268 batting average and a .350 on-base percentage. Their slugging at .434 and an OPS of .784 both rank third, underlining their offensive strength. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts lead the charge with averages of .371 and .365, respectively, each extending hitting streaks—Ohtani’s at nine games and Betts at four.
Washington Nationals
MacKenzie Gore is slated to start today for the Nationals in their matchup against the Dodgers, having demonstrated strong form in his initial three starts of the season. In his recent victory over the A’s, Gore dominated the mound with 11 strikeouts, bringing his total to 21 K’s across 14 innings.
Meanwhile, the Nationals’ offense has struggled, ranking 25th in the league with an average of just 3.6 runs per game and even lower at home with 3.2 runs. Batting only .232 and slugging .370 places them in the lower tier of MLB stats. However, players like CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. show promise, with Abrams hitting .305 and six home runs, and García extending a hitting streak to six games, batting .364 during this stretch. As they face the Dodgers, these key performances will be crucial for Washington to enhance their standing and potentially upset in the Dodgers vs Nationals prediction.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 8.5 -109
- ML: Dodgers -199
- ATS: Nationals +1.5
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Game Information
- Game: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington
- Date: April 25 | 4:05 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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