The Washington Nationals are set to take the field against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in the 0 game of a doubleheader. This NL showdown will get underway at 10:10 p.m. ET and Spectrum SportsNet LA will broadcast the game.
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Washington (+170) as the underdog to Los Angeles (-180). Gamblers can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at -125 for over eight runs and +105 for under eight. Gamblers can also bet on the game’s runline with the most recent odds sitting at Nationals +1.5 runs (-130) and Dodgers -1.5 runs (+110).
The Dodgers are 25-15 straight up (SU) and 16-23 against the spread (ATS). The team has gained 6.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 5.0 units ATS. Los Angeles has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Nationals are 15-22 SU and have gone 13-23 ATS. In total, the club has lost 14.3 units for moneyline bettors over the early portions of the year and 12.3 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread only once in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven.
Dodgers games have an over/under record of 21-17-1 so far in 2019. Washington has an over/under record of 20-15-1.
Right-hander Anibal Sanchez is projected to start for Washington. Sanchez (0-5, 5.15 ERA) has racked up 36 strikeouts in 36.2 innings so far. He has yet to face Los Angeles this year, but he did make two starts against the team in 2018, putting together a 1-1 record with a 4.63 ERA and nine strikeouts.
The Dodgers will turn to righty Kenta Maeda (3-2, 4.66 ERA), who’s got 34 strikeouts and 18 walks, along with a 1.42 WHIP. Maeda did not re a start against the Nationals in 2018.
As a unit, Los Angeles’ pitching staff has allowed 4.2 runs per game overall in 2019. The team’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.55, a WHIP of 1.11 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.5. The bullpen has a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.1 K/9.
Los Angeles’ hitters have put up 5.3 runs per contest, including 5.2 per game over its last 10 games and 5.6 per game over their last five. The team has hit .265/.367/.457 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
First baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner have led the Dodgers’ batters so far. Bellinger is hitting .396/.478/.784 with 14 home runs, 38 RBIs, 34 runs and six stolen bases, and Turner’s line sits at .297/.381/.442 with five homers, 19 RBIs and 18 runs scored.
For the visiting squad, Washington’s pitching staff allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starters own a 4.06 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 10.65 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 6.29, along with a K/9 of 9.31.
The Nationals offense has slashed .244/.320/.412 on its way to 4.6 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 2.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (1-4 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been paced by outfielders Adam Eaton and Victor Robles. Eaton is slashing .291/.349/.411 with three home runs, 11 RBIs, 22 runs and five stolen bases, while Robles (.255/.299/.453) has produced six homers, 14 RBIs, 24 runs and eight stolen bases.
The Nationals have lost 9.6 units and are 11-18 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in 16 of those games, compared to 13 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Dodgers have netted 6.7 units and are 12-13 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in 11 of those games, compared to 13 that went under.
Nationals vs. Dodgers Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Washington has logged eight extra-base hits over its last five games. Los Angeles has 15 XBH over its last five.
- The Nationals have an OPS of .732 this season and an OPS of .690 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS stands at .806 overall and .818 versus righties.
- Washington has recorded 17.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 15.8 over its last five.
- The Nationals have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 14 over their last 10.
