Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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