Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals are looking to secure their second road series win of the season as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second game of their three-game
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals are looking to secure their second road series win of the season as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The Nationals will have Patrick Corbin on the mound, while the Dodgers have yet to announce their starting pitcher. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings. The Dodgers are the favorites heading into the game, with the current line at Los Angeles -265.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +215 | Dodgers -265
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (+110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 73%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals recently suffered a loss in the series finale against the Dodgers after their victory over the Athletics. They will aim to bounce back and secure their second win in their last three games. The team is currently averaging 3.73 runs per game, with a .238 batting average ranking them 20th in the league. Their pitching has been struggling, allowing an average of 4.53 runs per game with a .272 opponents' batting average ranking them 29th in the league. Jesse Winker leads the team with a .341 batting average, while Joey Gallo has hit three home runs and Lane Thomas leads with 10 RBI. In their upcoming game, they will need a better performance from pitcher Corbin, who struggled in his last start. Keibert Ruiz is questionable for the game due to illness. The Nationals currently have a power ranking of 26 and are ranked 21st in offense, 18th in defense, and hold a 7-9 record for the season.