Jackson Has Been Fade Material in September

The two best teams in the National League are set to tangle on Friday when the Los Angeles Dodgers invade D.C. to face the Washington Nationals. Sportsbooks opened the Nats as +139 home underdogs with a total of 9.5.

Shark Bites
  • The Dodgers are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games as favorite.
  • The total has gone OVER in the Dodgers’ last six games against right-handed starting pitchers.
  • The Nationals are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when Sportsbook a series.

Alex Wood and Edwin Jackson are expected to get the start for the Dodgers and Nationals, respectively. Wood (14-3, 2.81 ERA) has battled a sternum injury of late and it’s shown, as the hurler owns a 3-3 record with a 5.10 ERA in his last six appearances. Wood has been stellar on the road on the year, however, going 6-1 with a 2.38 ERA away from home in 2017.

Jackson (5-5, 4.14) fell to 0-2 with a bloated 9.00 ERA this month after getting tagged for five runs on seven hits in a setback to Philadelphia on Saturday. Jackson is 4-3 with a 4.15 ERA in 10 career games vs the Dodgers.

UNDER bettors love seeing these teams collide, as each of the last three meetings between the squads has gone below the closing total.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Los Angeles Dodgers listed as favorites of -129 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9; check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.8-3.6 victory for the Dodgers. 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 sport a record of 89-57 heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Dodgers sit at 94-52 on the season. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Los Angeles injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 7-rated Washington Nationals and the league No. 28-ranked Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the latest MLB power poll here at OddsShark.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Nationals' No. 3-ranked offense (5.17 runs per game) against a Los Angeles Dodgers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 2 at 3.6 runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have been averaging 9.21 hits per game, more than the Los Angeles Dodgers have managed so far this season (8.38 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Washington has the No. 6-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Dodgers own the No. 2 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Dodgers enjoyed a 4-1 victory at the expense of the Giants on Wednesday, with Yu Darvish throwing 7 innings of 3-hit ball at AT&T Park.

Washington looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Braves, a 5-2 final on Thursday in support of Tanner Roark at Nationals Park.

Betting Trends
  • LA Dodgers is 2-17 ATS in its last 19 games
  • LA Dodgers is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers' last 7 games
  • LA Dodgers is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
  • Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
  • Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
  • Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
  • Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Los Angeles at Washington, Saturday, September 16

The Dodgers are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games as favorite.away The total has gone OVER in the Dodgers’ last six games against right-handed starting pitchers.away The Nationals are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when opening a series.home
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