Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Nationals Park on Saturday as the host Washington Nationals battle the Los Angeles Dodgers in baseball betting odds action.

For the Washington Nationals, Max Scherzer gets the ball, charged with keeping the Los Angeles Dodgers hitters off the base paths. He'll face Ross Stripling, 0-1 on the year.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 3.9-1.8. 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 (24-18) will face the 17-26 Dodgers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Washington Nationals sit at No. 3 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Los Angeles Dodgers sit at No. 22 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Washington Nationals No. 13 ranked offense (4.5 runs per game) against a Los Angeles Dodgers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 11 at 4.23 runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have been averaging 8.07 hits per game, less than the Los Angeles Dodgers have managed so far this season (8.26 hits on average).

Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 13-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.27 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 15 at home, scoring 4.05 runs per game.

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Kenta Maeda silenced the Marlins bats in a 7-0 victory last time out versus Miami at Marlins Park.

Washington looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Diamondbacks, a 6-4 final on Sunday in support of J Hellickson at Chase Field.

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