Zack Greinke hasn't given up a run in any of his last five regular-season starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers going 4-1 in that stretch as he takes the mound on Sunday against the Washington Nationals and their ace pitcher Max Scherzer.
Greinke (8-2, 1.39 ERA) gave up a run in two innings of work at the All-Star Game, but prior to that he hadn't allowed a run since June 13 vs the Padres. Scherzer (10-7, 2.11 ERA) has pitched the Nats to a 4-2 mark in his last six starts.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Los Angeles Dodgers were -101 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 6.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
A 4.9-3.7 result in favor of the Nationals is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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
Washington (49-40) will face the 52-40 Dodgers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Washington Nationals at No. 1 and the Los Angeles Dodgers at No. 13 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Washington Nationals No. 11 ranked offense (4.26 runs per game) against a Los Angeles Dodgers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 3 at 3.49 runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have been averaging 8.55 hits per game, more than the Los Angeles Dodgers have managed so far this season (8.28 hits on average).
Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 4-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.57 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 23 at home, scoring 3.77 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles hopes solid pitching and defense that led to their last victory - a 14-strikeout performance from C Kershaw - will prevail again after their 4-2 victory against Washington at Nationals Park.
- LA Dodgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- LA Dodgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games on the road
- LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
- Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games
- Washington is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Atlanta, Monday, July 20th
Washington home to New York, Monday, July 20th
