The Washington Nationals (23-30) will begin a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (32-22) on Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; went 3-3 in 2022
The Nationals lost 3-2 to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday despite LHP Mackenzie Gore striking out 11 batters. Washington is 5-5 in its last 10 games and is in last place in the NL East.
On Sunday, the Dodgers lost 11-10 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Los Angeles is 4-6 in its last 10 contests and is only 1.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the NL West lead.
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Nationals at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Trevor Williams vs. RHP Bobby Miller
Williams (2-2, 4.32 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 50 innings.
- Has given up 3-plus ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
- Owns an 0-1 record with a 5.67 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 7.3 K/9 in 6 career appearances (5 starts) against the Dodgers
Miller (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 5 innings.
- Allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 1 BB and 5 K in 5 IP in his debut on May 23 against the Atlanta Braves
- Was 10-10 with 3.79 ERA in 3 minor league seasons
Nationals at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nationals +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Nationals at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 7, Nationals 3
Moneyline
Even though the Dodgers should cruise to a win on Monday night, PASS on taking the -250 moneyline in this game.
Run line/Against the spread
DODGERS -1.5 (-125) has solid value despite Los Angeles winning only 4 of its last 10 games. The Dodgers get to return home after a 10-game road trip and get to face a pitcher in Williams who has struggled in recent starts.
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Over/Under
OVER 9 (-105) is the pick in this NL matchup with Williams sputtering in recent starts and Miller making just his 2nd career start. The Dodgers have produced 5-plus runs in 8 of their last 10 games, so we’ll likely just need a couple of runs from the Nationals to hit the Over.
Los Angeles is 4-0 to the Over in its last 4 games following a loss and 7-1 to the Over in its last 8 games overall.
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