The Washington Nationals are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Game 0 of a doubleheader. The game gets underway 4:10 p.m. ET and Spectrum SportsNet LA will broadcast this NL showdown.
Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Los Angeles (receiving -145 odds) is favored against Washington and Vegas has put the Over/Under for this day game at 7.5 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total currently stand at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds standing at Nationals +1.5 runs (-160) and Dodgers -1.5 runs (+140).
The Nationals are 16-23 SU and are 14-24 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 13.9 units for moneyline gamblers in the season’s early going and 12.4 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are 26-16 SU and 17-24 ATS. They’ve gained 6.0 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 5.0 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has cashed in four of those seven.
Dodgers games have an over/under record of 21-19-1 so far in 2019. Washington has an over/under record of 20-17-1.
Stephen Strasburg is getting the start for the Nationals. The right-handed Strasburg is 3-2 with a 3.71 ERA and 68 strikeouts. He has yet to face Los Angeles this year, but he made two starts against the team in 2018, posting a 0-2 record with a 3.29 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
The Dodgers are countering with Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-1, 2.03 ERA). Ryu has 45 strikeouts and two walks, along with a 0.81 WHIP. Ryu only made one start against the Nationals in 2018 (1-0, 0.00 ERA and eight strikeouts across seven innings).
Los Angeles’ pitching staff has allowed 4.1 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. The club’s starters have a 3.35 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.34 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.1 K/9.
Los Angeles’ offense has put up 5.3 runs per outing, including 4.7 per game over its last 10 games and 5.0 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .248/.346/.472 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
First baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner have led the charge for the Dodgers’ offense so far. Bellinger is slashing .394/.473/.761 with 14 home runs, 38 RBIs, 35 runs and six stolen bases, while Turner is batting .298 with six homers, 21 RBIs and 19 runs.
For the visiting squad, Washington’s pitching staff allowed 5.0 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 10.52 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 6.13, along with a K-per-9 of 9.16.
Nationals hitters have slashed .240/.316/.403 on their way to 4.5 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.2 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 2.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been led by outfielders Adam Eaton and Victor Robles. Eaton is slashing .287/.347/.401 with three home runs, 11 RBIs, 22 runs and five steals, while Robles (.252/.303/.441) has produced six homers, 14 RBIs, 25 runs and eight stolen bases.
The Nationals have lost 3.4 units and are 3-5 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has cashed in four of those games, compared to three that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Dodgers have netted 7.7 units and are 13-13 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 11 of those games, compared to 14 that’ve gone under.
Nationals vs. Dodgers Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has hit in three of Washington’s last seven outings.
- The Nationals have hit nine home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 15 over their last 10.
- The Nationals have an OPS of .719 this season, including an OPS of .857 against left-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS stands at .804 overall and .766 against lefties.
- Los Angeles has posted 21.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 21.0 over its last five.
