The Washington Nationals will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Los Angeles Dodgers pay a visit to Nationals Park.
The match puts starter Alex Wood for the Los Angeles Dodgers on the hill facing Stephen Strasburg for the Washington Nationals. Wood brings a 0-4 mark to the game, while Strasburg is 5-3 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Los Angeles Dodgers listed as underdogs of 142 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.7-2.1 win for the Nationals. 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 bring a 24-20 record to the battle against the 19-26 Dodgers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 3 (Washington Nationals) and the No. 22 (Los Angeles Dodgers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington Nationals No. 15-rated offense, averaging 4.41 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Dodgers defense that ranks No. 11 at 4.16 in runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have averaged 7.93 hits per game so far, less than Los Angeles Dodgers batters have averaged on the year (8.27 hits per game).
Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 13-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.13 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 19 at home, scoring 3.91 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles shook off a 13-strikeout performance from M Scherzer and still came out on top last tiime, emerging with a 5-4 victory over Washington on Saturday at Nationals Park.
- LA Dodgers is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
- LA Dodgers is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
- Washington is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games
- Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to Colorado, Monday, May 21st
Washington home to San Diego, Monday, May 21st
