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Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Secure Series Win Against Washington Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to secure a series win as they take on the Washington Nationals in the final game of their three-game series at Nationals Park. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers, while MacKenzie Gore will take the mound for the Nationals. The Dodgers have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against the Nationals. The game is set to begin at 4:05 PM ET. Los Angeles is favored to win, opening at -191 in the betting lines.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -191 | Nationals +162
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-115) | Nationals +1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 66%.

Los Angeles vs Washington Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have bounced back from a three-game losing streak with two consecutive wins, solidifying their lead in the NL West with a 2.5-game lead over San Diego. They are aiming to further increase their division lead with a win over the Nationals to secure the series victory.

The team is performing well offensively, averaging 5.12 runs per game with a .259 batting average (sixth in the league), .344 on-base percentage (second), and .420 slugging percentage (fourth). Shohei Ohtani leads the team with a .364 batting average, while Mookie Betts leads with six home runs and 19 RBI.

In terms of pitching, the Dodgers have been solid, allowing an average of four runs per game. Opponents have a .226 batting average against them (10th in the league), with a 4.00 ERA (15th) and 1.23 WHIP (ninth).

Their current power ranking is 9, with a 7th ranking in offense (5.17 runs per game), 22nd in defense (allowing 4.54 points per game), and a season record of 14-11. Yamamoto will need to improve his performance in the next game after giving up four runs in his last start resulting in a 9-4 loss to the Mets.

Washington Nationals Analysis

In the past week, the Nationals performed well, winning three of their last five games including their first series against the Dodgers. Looking ahead to Thursday's game, Washington has been averaging 3.68 runs per game with a .237 batting average ranking them 18th in the league. Their pitching has struggled, giving up 4.09 runs per game with a .268 opponent batting average. Luis Garcia Jr. leads the team with a .318 batting average, while CJ Abrams leads with six home runs and 12 RBI. In their last game, pitcher Gore struggled, giving up seven hits and three runs in a 5-3 loss to Houston. Despite currently ranking 20th in power rankings and 24th in offense, the Nationals are 10-12 overall and will be looking to improve their performance moving forward. Los Angeles went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Washington.

Los Angeles Dodgers Poised for Victory Against Washington Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off consecutive victories and have emerged victorious in three out of their last four away games. With a strong offensive performance resulting in 18 runs scored over their last three games, the Dodgers are primed for another strong showing. Furthermore, they have demonstrated proficiency against left-handed pitchers, which does not bode well for struggling pitcher Gore who has conceded eight runs in three home starts, including a recent performance against the Dodgers where he allowed four runs. On the other hand, the Washington Nationals have only managed to split their recent home games, despite scoring 12 runs in their last three outings. Unfortunately for them, pitcher Yamamoto has excelled for the Dodgers on the mound, giving up a total of seven runs in his last four starts. With a clean sheet in his most recent road start, Yamamoto is expected to stifle the Nationals' offense. Thus, it is advisable to place your bet on the Los Angeles Dodgers to cover the money line.

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