The Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet Friday in MLB action from Dodger Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Washington Nationals will send out Jackson Kent for the start here and Kent is 1-2 with a 5.59 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. Blake Snell will start here for the Dodgers and Snell is 2-1 with a 2.42 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season.
Washington Nationals Recap
The Washington Nationals come into this game looking to bounce back from their 9-0 loss at the hands of the Braves last time out to sit at 67-75 this season. After this series, the Nationals will head on the road for a series against the San Diego Padres.
Nationals Snap Two-Game Losing Streak
James Wood has 117 hits with 26 doubles, 30 home runs and 73 RBIs while CJ Abrams has 135 hits with 26 doubles, 29 home runs and 94 RBIs. Daylen Lile has 135 hits with 26 doubles, 20 home runs and 80 RBIs. Jacob Young has 94 hits with 10 home runs and 44 RBIs while Nasim Nunez has 86 hits with 3 triples and 35 RBIs.
Los Angeles Dodgers Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 win over St. Loui last time out to sit at 83-57 this season. After this series, the Dodgers will take on the Cincinnati Reds in a series at home.
Dodgers Snap Two-Game Slide
Andy Pages has 134 hits with 25 doubles, 21 home runs and 80 RBIs while Teoscar Hernandez has 94 hits with 16 doubles, 12 home runs and 48 RBIs. Shohei Ohtani has 139 hits with 25 doubles, 30 home runs and 80 RBIs and Freddie Freeman has 155 hits with 32 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 66 RBIs this season. Will Smith has 6 home runs and 23 RBIs as well this season. Max Muncy’s added 103 hits with 20 doubles, 26 home runs and 68 RBIs and Kyle Tucker has 105 hits with 20 doubles, 11 home runs and 58 RBIs this season.
Washington Nationals @ Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends: September 4, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Blake Snell Record this season: 2-1 ERA: 2.42
- Home Record: 1-1
- Last 5 against Nationals: 2-1
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Nationals have lost each of their last seven road games against NL opponents.
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven Friday games against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last four games against the Nationals.
- The Nationals have lost the first inning in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jackson Kent Record this season: 1-2 ERA: 5.59
- Road Record: 0-2
- Last 5 against Dodgers: –
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against the Dodgers following a loss.
- The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against NL opponents.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 home games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have lost the first inning in each of their last four games against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six night games.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Nationals and Dodgers have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Nationals’ last four games as underdogs against the Dodgers have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Nationals’ last nine night games.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games against NL opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Blake Snell has recorded eight or more strikeouts in three of his last four home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Blake Snell has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances against NL opponents.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against the Nationals.
- Max Muncy has hit a home run in three of the Dodgers’ last four home games against NL East opponents.
- Freddie Freeman ranks T5th in the league in Hits (155) this season.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last four road games against the Dodgers.
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Nasim Nunez ranks 1st in the league in Steals (44) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for opponent batting average this season (.219).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (1010).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for steals this season (151).
- The Nationals rank 2nd in the league for runs scored this season (735).
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
I’m on the Dodgers -1.5 here. The Nationals have been able to pick up some wins here and there, but Snell looks like he’s in solid midseason form as he’s been able to put together solid results since coming back from injury. The Dodgers have been up and down against lefties, but I just don’t see Kent matching zeroes with Snell and I think the Dodgers get the win on the run line.