In Game 0 of a doubleheader, the Washington Nationals are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The opening pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET and KTLA-TV 5 will showcase this NL matchup.
Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Washington (receiving +120) is entering this game as the underdog against Los Angeles (-130) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under for this game at 7 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total currently sit at -115 for the under and -105 for the over. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds standing at -175 for the Nationals +1.5 runs and +155 for the Dodgers -1.5 runs.
The Dodgers are 26-15 straight up (SU) and 16-24 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 5.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 6.0 units ATS. Los Angeles has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. On the other hand, the Nationals have gone 15-23 SU this year and are 14-23 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 12.9 units for moneyline bettors in the season’s early going and 11.3 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the under has cashed in four of those seven.
Dodgers games have an over/under record of 21-18-1 so far in 2019. Washington has an over/under record of 20-16-1.
Right-hander Max Scherzer is getting the start for Washington. Scherzer is 1-4 with a 3.78 ERA and 72 strikeouts. This is his first start against Los Angeles this year. He made two starts against the Dodgers in 2018, putting together a 1-0 record against them with a 2.08 ERA and 22 strikeouts.
The Dodgers are putting the ball in the right hand of Walker Buehler (4-0, 4.95 ERA, 1.10 WHIP), who has 32 strikeouts and nine walks. Buehler did not re a start against the Nationals in 2018.
As a unit, Los Angeles’ pitching staff has given up 4.1 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have a 3.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.40 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.0 K/9.
Los Angeles’ hitters are putting up 5.3 runs per contest, including 5.5 per game over its last 10 games and 5.6 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .272/.369/.481 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
First baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner have led the Dodgers’ offense this year. Bellinger is hitting .399/.479/.775 with 14 home runs, 38 RBIs, 35 runs and six steals, and Turner is batting .297 with five homers, 19 RBIs and 18 runs.
In the visiting dugout, Washington’s pitching staff allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.10 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 10.57 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 6.24, along with a K/9 of 9.24.
Nationals hitters have slashed .241/.317/.405 on their way to 4.5 runs scored per game this season, including 2.8 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 2.4 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 .286/.347/.403 with three home runs, 11 RBIs, 22 runs and five steals, while Robles is hitting .250/.298/.443 with 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’ve gone under.
Nationals at Dodgers Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has hit in three of Washington’s last seven outings.
- The Nationals have hit eight home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 17 over their last 10.
- The Nationals have a total OPS of .722 this season and an OPS of .681 against right-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS sits at .810 overall and .820 versus righties.
- Los Angeles has posted 23.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 23.2 over its last five.
- The Dodgers have won four of their last five games SU.
