The Washington Nationals are taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the MLB Divisional Playoffs. The Dodgers currently own a 1-0 series lead, and this matchup will be televised on TBS. The opening pitch is scheduled for 9:37 p.m. ET.
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
The Nationals are 94-70 SU and have gone 92-71 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 5.5 units for moneyline bettors and 17.1 units ATS. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are 107-56 SU and 80-82 ATS. They’ve gained 17.3 units for moneyline bettors while earning 5.4 units ATS.
Neither squad has established itself as an obvious over/under bet this season. Los Angeles games have had an over/under record of 75-76-11 in 2019. Washington has an over/under record of 76-77-10.
The right-handed Stephen Strasburg is projected to start for the visiting Nationals. Strasburg (18-6, 3.32 ERA) has recorded 251 strikeouts in 208 innings so far. He’s 1-1 with 16 strikeouts and a 2.08 ERA against Los Angeles this year (two starts).
The Dodgers are putting the ball in the hands of lefty Clayton Kershaw (16-5, 3.03 ERA), who’s got 189 strikeouts and 41 walks as well as a WHIP of 1.04. Kershaw is 1-0 with nine strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA in one start against Washington this year.
Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.5 runs per game and its starters own a 3.53 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.71 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 5.68, along with a K-per-9 of 9.04.
The Nationals offense has slashed .263/.343/.452 on its way to 5.3 runs scored per game this season, including 5.8 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 6.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been paced by third baseman Anthony Rendon and outfielder Adam Eaton. Rendon is hitting .316/.410/.592 with 34 home runs, 126 RBIs and 118 runs scored. Eaton has a .276 average with 15 homers, 49 RBIs, 103 runs and 15 stolen bases.
In the other dugout, Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 3.8 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have an ERA of 3.09, a WHIP of 1.06 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.5. The bullpen has a 3.83 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 9.5 K/9.
The Los Angeles hitters are putting up 5.5 runs per outing, including 6.0 per game over its last 10 games and 5.4 per game over their last five. The team has hit .241/.340/.416 over its last five matchups and is 5-0 SU during that stretch.
First baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner have led the Dodgers’ batters this year. Bellinger is slashing .304/.407/.627 with 47 home runs, 115 RBIs, 122 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Turner’s line is .289/.370/.506 with 27 homers, 67 RBIs and 81 runs.
The Dodgers are coming off of a 6-0 victory in Game .
Nationals at Dodgers Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has hit in four of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- Washington has posted 22.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 23.2 over its last five.
- The Nationals have hit 14 home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 19 over their last 10.
- The Nationals have a total OPS of .794 this season and an OPS of .818 against left-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS stands at .812 overall and .775 against lefties.
