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Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 17, 2024 at 3:10 PM ET

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Article updated Apr 17, 2:14 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their three-game series in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. The Nationals, in the midst of a rebuild, will

Game outlook

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their three-game series in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. The Nationals, in the midst of a rebuild, will face off against the star-studded Dodgers lineup, featuring three former MVPs. The pitching matchup will see Jake Irvin for the Nationals going up against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. The game is set to begin at 3:10 PM EST, with the Dodgers favored to win at -245.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nationals +210 | Dodgers -245

Spread: Nationals +1.5 (+103) | Dodgers -1.5 (-121)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 71%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals recently wrapped up their series with the Dodgers, earning a 6-4 victory in the series opener after a mixed start to their West Coast trip. They are currently 4-3 on the road trip, with shortstop CJ Abrams standing out with two home runs and impressive stats. Righty Cole Irvin will be starting the final game of the series in LA, with a record of 0-1 this season. Despite last season's struggles, the Nationals have no injuries to report. With a power ranking of 26, the Nationals are currently ranked 21st in offense and 18th in defense, with a record of 7-10 for the season. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out their Free MLB Picks.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to win their first World Series title since 2020 and have added star player Shohei Ohtani to their lineup. Despite their strong overall record in recent seasons, the team has struggled to advance past the first round. Currently holding a record of 11-7, the Dodgers have lost four of their last five games and will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming series against the Nationals. Rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers, with a 1-1 record and a 4.50 ERA in four starts. The team is dealing with key injuries to several players. In terms of power ranking, the Dodgers are ranked 9th overall and 10th for offense. Washington has recently won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Los Angeles..odds shopping option is BetMGM with a welcome offer of up to $1,500 in bonus bets.

Dodgers Pitcher Yamamoto Poised for Success Against Nationals, Despite Struggles Against Padres

Dodgers starter Yamamoto has demonstrated impressive pitching abilities, particularly when not facing the Padres, making him a potential standout in baseball. Despite struggling in his two starts against San Diego this season, allowing eight runs on eight hits in six innings, Yamamoto has had strong performances in other appearances where he has not allowed any runs and struck out 13 batters in ten innings. Facing the Nationals, who have a team batting average of .238, Yamamoto is likely to deliver a solid outing. The Dodgers, known for their offensive power, are expected to fare well against the Nationals' pitcher Irvin, who tends to pitch to contact and had a low strikeout total last season. After a surprising series opener, the Dodgers are anticipated to secure a victory in the final game of the Nats' West Coast road trip. Betting on the Dodgers with the run line is advisable.

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SportsJaw Nationals vs Dodgers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Nationals vs Dodgers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Washington Nationals+200 → +196Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers-245 → -225Moved
  • Spread · Washington Nationals+1.5 (-105) → +1.5 (-104)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Dodgers-1.5 (-115) → -1.5 (-116)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 10 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 10 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Washington Nationals
77-85 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-17T18:14:40.790Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Washington Nationals recently wrapped up their series with the Dodgers, earning a 6-4 victory in the series opener after a mixed start to their West Coast trip. They are currently 4-3 on the road trip, with shortstop CJ Abrams standing out with two home runs and impressive stats. Righty Cole Irvin will be starting the final game of the series in LA, with a record of 0-1 this season. Despite last season's struggles, the Nationals have no injuries to report. With a power ranking of 26, the Nationals are currently ranked 21st in offense and 18th in defense, with a record of 7-10 for the season. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out their Free MLB Picks.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to win their first World Series title since 2020 and have added star player Shohei Ohtani to their lineup. Despite their strong overall record in recent seasons, the team has struggled to advance past the first round. Currently holding a record of 11-7, the Dodgers have lost four of their last five games and will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming series against the Nationals. Rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers, with a 1-1 record and a 4.50 ERA in four starts. The team is dealing with key injuries to several players. In terms of power ranking, the Dodgers are ranked 9th overall and 10th for offense. Washington has recently won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Los Angeles..odds shopping option is BetMGM with a welcome offer of up to $1,500 in bonus bets.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-16Washington Nationals 2 · Los Angeles Dodgers 6
  • 2024-04-15Washington Nationals 6 · Los Angeles Dodgers 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington Nationals defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0

Washington Nationals defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 on April 17, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Washington Nationals' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Washington Nationals +1.5 (-104) spread, Washington Nationals covered, while the 2 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 10.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Washington Nationals +200Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -245Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -245Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • DocthizzRunline · Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-121)Loss