In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 9th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 5-6 this year after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 6-4 and 8-2. In the second game, the Nationals scored the first eight runs in the game, and they were able to coast to the victory. Washington recorded 11 hits, and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Wood, who went 3-4 with two home runs and five RBIs in the win. Washington started Lord, who allowed two hits over 3.0 innings, while Poche pitched one inning with three punch-outs for the win.
Prior to this series, the Nationals won two out of three against the Diamondbacks and lost all three against the Blue Jays. The Washington pitching staff has a 4.45 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and a .274 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 48 runs with a .240 batting average and a .303 on-base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with four home runs and 10 RBIs, while Nathaniel Lowe has added three home runs and nine RBIs on the year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Jake Irvin, who is 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP over 10.0 innings pitched this year.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 9-4 this season after they lost game two by a score of 8-2 on Tuesday. Los Angeles allowed five runs in the first two innings and never got back into the game, but they did score one run in the fifth and one in the eighth to avoid the shutout. The Dodgers recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Pages and Hernandez, who both had a solo home run in the loss. Los Angeles started Wrobleski, who allowed eight hits and eight earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Casparius and Garcia delivered three scoreless innings.
Prior to this series, the Dodgers had lost two out of three games against the Phillies and swept the Braves in three games. The LA pitching staff has a 3.08 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .207 on base percentage, while their offense has scored 63 runs with a .230 batting average and a .313 on base percentage this season. Teoscar Hernandez has led Los Angeles with four home runs and 13 RBIs, while Tommy Edman has added five home runs and nine RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Landon Knack, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.50 WHIP over 2.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Dodgers will beat the Nationals
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven day games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have lost each of their last six day games against the Dodgers following a win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against the Dodgers following a win.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last nine day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Nationals’ last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Twelve of the Dodgers’ last 14 road games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last four day games against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last six Wednesday games against National League opponents.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Nathaniel Lowe has recorded a Double in three of the Nationals’ last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Josh Bell has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven appearances against the Dodgers after playing the previous day.
- Josh Bell has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Dodgers.
- CJ Abrams has hit a home run in three of his last six appearances.
- Amed Rosario has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances at Nationals Park against opponents that held a winning record.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Max Muncy has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against the Nationals after playing the previous day.
- Will Smith has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Will Smith has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers’ last eight Wednesday games.
- Mookie Betts has recorded at least one Single in 11 of his last 12 road appearances against the Nationals after playing the previous day.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in each of his nine previous road appearances against the Nationals.
- Freddie Freeman has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with the Dodgers as favorites.
Nationals vs Dodgers Prediction
Washington has stunned LA to open this series with two wins, and they are looking for the series sweep here. The Nationals have woken up offensively in recent games, as they have scored 23 runs in their last four games, while the LA pitching staff has allowed 6+ runs in three straight. The Dodgers have really regressed over their last five games, and pitching appears to be an issue, as they are dealing with some injuries. LA is starting Knack in this game, who has had some decent starts in the past two seasons, while Washington is going with Irvin, who has allowed six earned runs and 14 hits in two starts this year. I think the Dodgers are going to get right in this game against a struggling Irvin, and I like them -1.5 here.