Washington Nationals vs LA Dodgers Prediction 4-25-24 Picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals meet Thursday in MLB game 3 action at Nationals Park. Here’s a Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals prediction.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 3 straight games and play the Blue Jays after this. The Los Angeles Dodgers have scored 25 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 straight games. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 5 of their last 8 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Shohei Ohtani leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 39 hits and 16 RBI, while Mookie Betts and Will Smith have combined for 69 hits and 39 RBI.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 10-13 on the season and take on the Marlins and Rangers next. The Washington Nationals have scored 9 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 7 games. The Washington Nationals have lost 6 of their last 8 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 25 hits and 12 RBI, while Jesse Winker and Luis Garcia Jr. have combined for 44 hits and 19 RBI.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Pitching Matchup

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. Yamamoto is making his sixth career start, and this will be his second start on the road. Yamamoto has produced at least 5 strikeouts in each of his last 4 starts. This will be Yamamoto’s first career game against the Washington Nationals.

MacKenzie Gore gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. Gore as gone at least 4 innings in all 4 starts this season, but he’s walked 6 batters 20 innings. Gore’s control has been an issue through 3 seasons, as he has 100 career walks and 250 strikeouts. Gore is 0-0 with a 4.66 ERA and 7 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Washington Nationals Team Facts

• The Nationals have lost each of their last 11 Thursday games against National League opponents.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Nationals have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five Thursday games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last four day games between the Dodgers and Nationals.
• The Nationals have led after 3 innings in six of their last nine games as underdogs against National League opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 13 Thursday day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line each of their last 12 Thursday day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last five Thursday day games against NL East opponents.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Thursday day games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have lost the first inning in each of their last five Thursday day games against NL East opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals prediction

Yamamoto has shown flashes through a handful of starts, but it’s fair to say he’s been a bit underwhelming and not a pitcher who deserves to be this big of a favorite, especially on the road. However, Gore has had control issues throughout his career, and he’s going up against probably the best lineup in baseball. The Dodgers are also having a great week. I’ve said all season you’ll make money fading the Dodgers and these inflated lines, but this doesn’t feel like one of those spots. The Dodgers have a chance to make this ugly. Give me the Dodgers and the RL for max betting value.