Washington Nationals at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions
The Washington Nationals (31-44) and the LA Dodgers (46-30) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Nationals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nationals lead 2-1
The Nationals lost 3 of 4 games to the Colorado Rockies in Washington, D.C. They avoided the sweep with a 4-3 win in 11 innings Thursday, cashing as -165 favorites with the Under (10) hitting. In the finale, LF James Wood homered twice -- including a game-winning 2-run shot in the 11th inning -- to help the Nationals snap their 11-game skid.
The Dodgers are coming off a 3-1 series win over the San Diego Padres in LA, but failed to complete the sweep, falling 5-3 as -246 favorites Thursday with the Under (8.5) cashing. The Dodgers rallied in the bottom of the ninth, scoring 3 runs to cut the deficit to 5-3, but C Dalton Rushing struck out swinging with runners on second and third to end the game.
Nationals at Dodgers projected starters
LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw
Gore (3-6, 2.89 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and MLB-leading 12.3 K/9 through 87 1/3 innings.
Kershaw (2-0, 3.25 ERA) makes his seventh start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 27 2/3 innings.
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Nationals at Dodgers odds
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Nationals at Dodgers picks and predictions
Dodgers 6, Nationals 4
Moneyline
The Dodgers (-200) are 28-13 at home, while the Nationals are 15-20 on the road. LA will likely win Friday, but it's not realistic to recommend a bet at this price.
PASS on the ML.
Run line/Against the spread
The Dodgers have won each of Kershaw's last 2 starts by 4 or more runs and have cashed on the -1.5 run line in 3 of their last 6 games overall.
On the other side, the Nationals have dropped 11 of their last 12 games straight up, with 8 of those losses coming by 2 or more runs.
BET DODGERS -1.5 (+105).
Over/Under
The Dodgers have scored 5 or more runs in 7 of their last 11 games, going 7-3-1 to the Over in that span. While Kershaw was impressive in his last outing -- allowing just 3 hits in 7 scoreless innings -- the Over has still gone 6-0 in his starts this year.
BET OVER 8.5 (-105).
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