The Los Angeles Dodgers (15-11) and Washington Nationals (10-13) wrap up a 3-Game series at Nationals Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Dodgers lead 3-2
The Dodgers have won 3 games in a row after taking down the Nationals 11-2 Wednesday and cashing as -168 road favorites. SS Mookie Betts, DH Shohei Ohtani, 1B Freddie Freeman, and 2B Gavin Lux each had 2 RBIs. RHP Landon Knack allowed 2 earned runs in 6 innings and picked up the win.
The Nationals have lost back-to-back games after failing to cash as +154 home underdogs Wednesday. DH Joey Meneses and 3B Nick Senzel each had an RBI — Senzel’s came on a solo shot. RHP Jake Irvin allowed 6 earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.
Dodgers at Nationals projected starters
RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore
Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 in 22 innings.
- Dodgers are 1-4 in his starts
- Has allowed 3 ER in back-to-back appearances
- Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR while striking out 30 and walking just 5
Gore (2-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 in 20 innings.
- Nationals are 2-2 in his starts
- Has allowed 2 or more ER in 3 of his 4 starts
- Has allowed 8 ER and 1 HR while striking out 27 and walking just 6
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Dodgers at Nationals odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Nationals +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
Dodgers at Nationals picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Nationals 4
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Dodgers (-190), who have won the 1st 2 games of the series.
Run line/Against the spread
BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-110).
The Nationals took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers on the road from April 15-17 and are 3-3 in their last 6 games overall. With Gore on the mound, Washington should be able to keep this game within reach. It has scored 5 or more runs in 2 of its last 4 games and allowed 4 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).
Both Yamamoto and Gore have shown great control this season and combine for 57 strikeouts and just 11 walks. Los Angeles has scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 9 games, while the Nationals have scored 3 or fewer in 5 of their last 7.
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