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Dodgers Look to Take Down Nationals in Three-Game Series Behind Start of James Paxton against Patrick Corbin

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals are set to face off in a three-game series starting on Tuesday evening. James Paxton will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers, while Patrick Corbin will take the mound for the Nationals. The Nationals currently lead the season series 2-1. With James Paxton (ERA: 2.81) on the mound for the Dodgers and Patrick Corbin (ERA: 8.06) pitching for the Nationals, Los Angeles is the betting favorite with the current line set at Los Angeles -200 after opening at -199.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -200 | Nationals +178
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-126) | Nationals +1.5 (+107)
• Total: Over/Under 9.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 67%.

Los Angeles vs Washington Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

James Paxton, the veteran pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be starting on Tuesday evening. He has been performing well in his previous outings, with a 2.81 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in 16 innings. The Dodgers, however, have been struggling recently, losing three series in a row and posting a 3-7 record in their last ten games. Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been standouts on offense, but the team's pitching has been subpar, with a 4.13 ERA. Los Angeles is currently ranked 15th in power rankings, with a strong offense but weak defense. They have a record of 13-11 this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

Patrick Corbin will be starting his fifth game of the season, despite struggling so far with an 8.06 ERA and a 0-3 record. The Washington Nationals faced tough opponents in the Dodgers and Astros recently, but managed to win two out of three games against both teams. Second baseman Luis Garcia has been performing well, hitting .317 with 10 RBIs. However, Joey Meneses has been struggling with only eight RBIs and a .561 OPS. The Nationals have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 24th in offense, scoring an average of 3.70 runs per game. Their pitching has been mediocre with a 4.15 ERA, placing them 18th. They will be facing the Los Angeles Dodgers again, who won two out of three games in their last matchup. For more sports betting opportunities, consider using our sportsbook promo codes.

Los Angeles Dodgers Seek Redemption Against Nationals in Upcoming Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers will enter the upcoming series with additional motivation following their recent losses to the Nationals. The Nationals have struggled to score runs in their last ten games, averaging only 3.5 runs per game. Dodgers pitcher James Paxton has shown consistency and a strong performance in his three outings this season, maintaining a 2.81 ERA. On the other hand, Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin has struggled in his recent starts, conceding a total of 12 runs in his last 12 innings. Given these factors, it is anticipated that the Dodgers will have a strong offensive showing against Corbin in the upcoming series.

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