A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers dueling the Washington Nationals on Friday at Nationals Park.
Jordan Zimmermann gets the call for the Washington Nationals and he will try to build on a 8-5 mark. In the other dugout, Mike Bolsinger brings a 4-3 ledger to the game for the Los Angeles Dodgers as he tries to quiet the Nationals bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Washington Nationals as -105 on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 6 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.7-3.7 victory for the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Nationals bring a 48-39 record to the battle against the 51-39 Dodgers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Los Angeles injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 1-ranked Washington Nationals and the No. 13-rated Los Angeles Dodgers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Washington Nationals and its No. 11-rated batting order, averaging 4.28 runs per nine innings, against the No. 16 line up of the Los Angeles Dodgers at 4.18 runs per outing.
Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 4-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.58 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 23 at home, scoring 3.78 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dodgers enjoyed a 4-3 victory at the expense of the Brewers on Sunday, with Br Anderson throwing 1 innings of 0-hit ball at Dodger Stadium.
Washington looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Orioles, a 3-2 final on Sunday in support of M Scherzer at Camden Yards.
- LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- LA Dodgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 14 games on the road
- LA Dodgers is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Washington
- Washington is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Washington, Saturday, July 18th
