The baseball wagering menu sees a clash between Los Angeles and Washington on Friday, with the host Dodgers trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

It's a pitching duel between Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers (1-0 on the year) and Ross Detwiler for Washington (2-0 so far).



View Washington vs LA Dodgers Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had installed the Dodgers as -175 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 6 before betting started to move the line.

Power Rankings:
The Dodgers - Nationals odds would favor the Nationals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Los Angeles is rated No. 12 in the current National League Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 9 in the National League.



How They Match Up:
At the plate, Los Angeles owns the No. 6 ranking for hits in the National League at 8.5 per game. By contrast, the Nationals are rated No. 8 in the same category at 8.1 per game.

Washington brings the National League's No. 1-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Dodgers' league No. 6-ranked defense.

Washington lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Padres on April 26. Bettors who backed the Padres at +102 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Washington suffered a 2-1 loss against San Diego on Thursday, as Edwin Jackson wasn't able to lead his team to victory at PETCO Park.

Los Angeles was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Braves. They lost as -110 favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of UNDER bettors. Los Angeles suffered a 4-2 loss against Atlanta on Wednesday, as Ted Lilly wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Dodger Stadium.


Washington Nationals Trends:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Los Angeles Dodgers Trends:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few Nationals at Dodgers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers' last 7 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Washington
LA Dodgers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Washington


Next up:
Washington at LA Dodgers, Saturday, April 28