The Washington Nationals (34-65) attempt to complete a 3-game road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers (64-32) Wednesday afternoon. First pitch for the series finale is 3:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Nationals vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Nationals lead the season series 3-2.
After taking the first 2 games of the series 4-1 and 8-3, the Nationals have now won 3 games in a row. After losing 9 games in a row, they have won 4 of their last 6.
The Dodgers, after winning 8 in a row and going 19-2 in 21 games, have now lost 2 games in a row for the 1st time since June 27-28 against the Colorado Rockies.
Nationals at Dodgers projected starters
LHP Patrick Corbin vs. LHP Andrew Heaney
Corbin (4-13, 6.02 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.70 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 104 2/3 IP.
- The Nationals have lost his last 4 starts and 6 of his last 7.
- He has an 8.44 ERA in his last 3 starts, spanning 16 innings.
Heaney (1-0, 0.59 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.85 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 13.5 K/9 in 15 1/3 IP.
- In his first start since April, he allowed 2 R (1 ER) on 5 H and a 1 BB in 5 IP in a 5-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians June 19.
- Has 5.14 ERA in 2 career appearances vs. Nationals.
Nationals at Dodgers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:32 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Nationals +230 (bet $100 to win $130) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +2.5 (-130) | Dodgers -2.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Nationals at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Nationals 3
Money line
The Nationals have not won more than 3 games in a row all season. They have not swept a series all season.
Corbin is not pitching well this season or as of late and Heaney has been very effective in his 3 starts this season.
The Dodgers have not been swept since June 10-12. Their 34 home wins are the 2nd-most in all of baseball.
But the money line is not worth any action at -300 for the Dodgers. PASS.
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Run line/Against the spread
Tuesday’s run line makes for an interesting decision because it’s 2.5 runs instead of the standard 1.5.
The Dodgers are the 2nd-best team in the majors against the spread at 57-39 ATS, while the Nationals are the 2nd-worst at 42-57 ATS.
Six of the Dodgers’ last 7 wins have been by 3 or more runs.
Of the Nationals’ 16 losses when Corbin starts, 11 have been by 3 or more runs.
Take the DODGERS -2.5 (+105).
Over/Under
Seven of the Nationals’ last 9 games have had 9 or more runs. Corbin’s last 2 starts have had 9 or more total runs.
Seven of the Dodgers’ last 12 have had at least 9 runs.
Take OVER 8.5 (-120).
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