Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals square off for the first time this season. The total is set at 8.5 runs with Dodgers’ hurler Emmet Sheehan and Nationals’ starter Miles Mikolas trying to recover from disappointing stints on the mound on opening week.
Momentum: The Los Angeles Dodgers won only 1 out of 3 in their recent series with the Cleveland Guardians after sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in the previous series. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals also dropped their last two games after their emphatic series-opening win over the Philadelphia Phillies, 13.2.
Matchup: The Dodgers have won 3 of their last 4 meetings with the Nationals. Emmet Sheehan will make his second start this season for the Dodgers. He’s looking for some redemption after giving up four earned runs over 3.1 innings in a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on March 27. Miles Mikolas is also seeking some vindication after surrendering four earned runs over five innings in a 2-10 loss to the Chicago Cubs on March 28.
Hot on the Board: The Dodgers opened at -182 across major sportsbooks, including Caesars Sportsbook, while Washington holds +150 underdog value. The total for this game is posted at over/under 8.5 runs.
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Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.639 | 83 | 53 | 30 |
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0.5 | 84 | 42 | 42 |
Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers Latest Matches
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Washington Nationals against Los Angeles Dodgers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Washington Nationals - Los Angeles Dodgers Key Points
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers' last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 6 games against LA Dodgers.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
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Our Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Dodgers outgun the Nationals 7-5
Best Pick: Take the Over 8.5 Runs (-110). The Dodgers are the favorites on paper because of their status and star-studded lineup, but the previous series against the Guardians proved they are far from being unbeatable. Meanwhile, the Nationals are hitting a solid .284 with 6.2 runs and 1.2 home runs per game. Despite their subpar 4.15 ERA, the Nationals managed to own a 3-3 record because of their lively offense.
Emeet Sheehan and Miles Mikolas are two above-average pitchers when they are in the groove. However, it’s difficult to trust them to put on strong numbers on Friday following their ugly performances in their debut. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games and 4 of the LA Dodgers' last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington.
Our betting prediction for the LA Dodgers vs. the Washington Nationals: Total Under 8.5 Runs
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