Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB

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9/5/26 21:10
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Prediction:

 

Washington Nationals +1.5

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in MLB Picks

Saturday’s MLB slate will consist of 15 games, one of which will feature a National League matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Dodgers and the Nationals.

Washington enters this game several games under .500 and is currently in fourth place in the National League East division. The Nationals are scheduled to start Cade Cavalli in Game 2 of this series, who has a record of 12-5 and an ERA of 3.12. Cavalli has seen most of his success come on the road this season, which could lead to him having success against the Dodgers.

As for Los Angeles, they enter this game with one of the best records in the league and are currently in first place in the National League West division. Starting this game for the Dodgers will be Tyler Glasnow, who has a record of 4-0 and an ERA of 2.79. Though Glasnow has had limited starts this season, he has now performed well at home, which tells us that the Nationals’ offense could take advantage.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
2 Los Angeles Dodgers
0.596 141 84 57
22 Washington Nationals
0.469 143 67 76

Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals Latest Matches

Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers Latest matches
L W L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Sep 4, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Washington Nationals

Sep 3, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
3 :  2
St. Louis Cardinals

Sep 2, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  8
St. Louis Cardinals

Sep 1, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
8 :  13
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
1 :  6
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
2 :  1
Los Angeles Dodgers
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Sep 4, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Washington Nationals

Sep 3, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
3 :  2
St. Louis Cardinals

Sep 2, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  8
St. Louis Cardinals

Sep 1, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
8 :  13
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 23, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  0
Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 22, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates
L L L W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
1 :  6
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
2 :  1
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 28, 2026 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
1 :  2
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 27, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
1 :  0
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 26, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
6 :  5
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 25, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers
Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals Latest matches
W L W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Sep 4, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Washington Nationals

Sep 2, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  9
Atlanta Braves

Sep 1, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Aug 31, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  3
Miami Marlins

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  6
Miami Marlins

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
Miami Marlins
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Sep 2, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  9
Atlanta Braves

Sep 1, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Aug 31, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  3
Miami Marlins

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  6
Miami Marlins

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
Miami Marlins

Aug 28, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  2
Miami Marlins
W L L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Sep 4, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Washington Nationals

Aug 23, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
6 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 22, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 21, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
3 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 20, 2026 - MLB

Texas Rangers
2 :  0
Washington Nationals

Aug 19, 2026 - MLB

Texas Rangers
0 :  6
Washington Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers against Washington Nationals : Head to Head (H2H)

Los Angeles Dodgers

100 %

Washington Nationals

0 %

Sep 4, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Washington Nationals

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  8
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 4, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 3, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  13
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jun 22, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
13 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jun 20, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  5
Washington Nationals
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Picks

Los Angeles Dodgers - Washington Nationals Key Points

  1. Cade Cavalli has an ERA of 3.12 this season
  2. Cade Cavalli has an ERA of 2.93 on the road this season
  3. Tyler Glasnow has an ERA of 2.79 this season
  4. Tyler Glasnow has an ERA of 4.08 at home this season

Our Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Prediction

As per usual, the Dodgers are the heavy favorite in this game; however, the Nationals look to be the best betting option. This is because of the home/away splits between the two starting pitchers. Most notably, Cavalli has made 13 away starts, in which he has allowed 25 runs (22 earned) over 67.1 innings. Additionally, Cavalli has an ERA of 1.80 in the last 15 days and an ERA of 1.50 in the last 30 days.

Glasnow, on the other hand, has made three home starts, where he has allowed eight earned runs over 17.2 innings. Ultimately, the Dodgers could very well win this game, but with Cavalli on the mound, our Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals prediction is: Washington Nationals +1.5.

Prediction:

 

Washington Nationals +1.5

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