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The Los Angeles Dodgers (14-11) and Washington Nationals (10-12) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Nationals Park is at 6:45 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 2-2
The Dodgers took the series opener 4-1 Tuesday, breaking a 1-1 tie with 2 runs in the 8th inning. They have won 2 straight games after losing 7 of 9, including 2 out of 3 to the Nationals at Dodger Stadium from April 15-17.
The Nationals had their modest 2-game winning streak snapped with the loss Tuesday. They are 5-6 in their last 11 games.
Dodgers at Nationals projected starters
RHP Landon Knack vs. RHP Jake Irvin
Knack (0-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He allowed 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 1 walk with 4 K’s in 5 innings in his major-league debut last Wednesday, a 2-0 home loss vs. the Nationals.
- Went 5-1 with a 2.51 ERA in 22 starts split between Tulsa (AA) and Oklahoma City (AAA) in 2023
Irvin (1-1, 3.13 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.80 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 18 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in last Wednesday’s victory
- Has a 0.75 ERA in his last 2 starts (12 IP)
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Dodgers at Nationals odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Nationals +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-115) | Nationals +1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Dodgers at Nationals picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Nationals 3
Moneyline
The Nationals won for the 1st time this season with Irvin on the mound last Wednesday. They are 4-6 at home this season. They have lost consecutive games 3 times this season.
The Dodgers (-185) are 5-3 on the road this season. They have allowed just 1 run in their last 2 games. They are 9-2 when allowing 3 or fewer runs.
The Nationals have been held to 3 or fewer runs 7 times in their last 11 games.
I like the Dodgers to win, but betting them at -185 on the moneyline isn’t worth the action.
PASS.
Run line/Against the spread
The Nationals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games.
However, the Dodgers’ last 7 wins have been by multiple runs. Only 3 of their 14 wins have been 1-run victories.
If you like the Dodgers to win, you should like them to cover.
BET DODGERS -1.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Three of the 4 games between the 2 teams have stayed under 10 total runs.
The Nationals’ last 6 games and 14 of the last 16 have not reached 10 total runs.
BET UNDER 9.5 (-115).
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