Washington Sends Stephen Strasburg vs Julio Urias in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Nationals Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Nationals in Washington at Nationals Park on Thursday in MLB baseball betting odds action.

Washington hands the ball to starter Stephen Strasburg in this one and he'll try to improve on his 13-0 mark on the year. Los Angeles counters with Julio Urias, who will try to quiet the fans and the Nationals bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -200 for the Washington Nationals in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8 at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.0-3.0 win 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

Washington (57-38) will face the 53-43 Dodgers in this tilt. 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. 2-ranked Washington Nationals and the No. 8-rated Los Angeles Dodgers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Washington Nationals No. 10 ranked offense (4.69 runs per game) against a Los Angeles Dodgers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 4 at 3.71 runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have been averaging 8.49 hits per game, more than the Los Angeles Dodgers have managed so far this season (8.23 hits on average).

Washington owns the No. 1 defense, allowing 4.69 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Los Angeles's No. 4-rated defense.