Though the three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals is a little toothless with both teams already in the postseason, there are still good opportunities for bettors. With an easy 7-0 victory in the series opener Friday, the Dodgers have increased their dominance in the nation’s capital and have gone 7-2 in their past nine at Nationals Park.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Dodgers' last 4 games against the Nationals.
- The Nationals are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games with A.J. Cole as the starting pitcher.
- The Dodgers are 0-4 SU in their last 4 games with Rich Hill as the starting pitcher.
The Dodgers will turn to Rich Hill, who has lost his past four starts, in this one. However, those losses can’t be pegged on the southpaw with Hill surrendering two or fewer earned runs in three of those four. The Dodgers’ offense has supplied Hill with a combined seven runs of support in his past four outings – six of which came in one game.
The Nats will send AJ Cole to the bump for his first start since September 4 in this one. The young righty has come out of the bullpen twice since his last start allowing six hits and three runs in 4.0 innings. In Cole’s six starts this season, he has a 4.01 ERA with 8.3 SO/9.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Washington Nationals in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 140 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.6-3.7 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
89-58 Washington battles the Dodgers, currently with a 95-52 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Washington Nationals rated this week at No. 7 and the Los Angeles Dodgers sitting at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Washington Nationals and its No. 3-rated batting order, averaging 5.14 runs per nine innings, against the No. 11 line up of the Los Angeles Dodgers at 4.78 runs per outing.
Los Angeles brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Nationals's No. 6-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles threw a shutout at Washington in their last outing, using a shutdown performance by A Wood to defeat Washington 7-0 on Friday.
- LA Dodgers is 3-17 ATS in its last 20 games
- LA Dodgers is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games
- LA Dodgers is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
- Washington is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
- Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
- Washington is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Washington, Sunday, September 17th
