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Los Angeles Dodgers Favored to Win National League Showdown Against Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium, Jake Irvin to Start for Nationals

The Washington Nationals will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League showdown at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 21. The Nationals surprisingly took two out of three home games against the Dodgers back in April. Starting pitchers for the game will be Jake Irvin for the Nationals and Dustin May for the Dodgers. Los Angeles is the heavy favorite with a current line of -250. Make sure to check out all MLB picks for Saturday's slate. The game is set to begin at 10:10 PM ET with a total of 9.0 runs.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +220 | Dodgers -250
• 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 71%.

Washington vs Los Angeles Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals ended their 11-game losing streak by narrowly defeating the Colorado Rockies 4-3 in 11 innings. James Wood played a key role in the victory, hitting two two-run homers and showcasing impressive stats for the season. Despite recent offensive struggles, the Nationals are relying on Wood to lead the team. On Saturday night, Jake Irvin will pitch against the Dodgers, hoping to improve his recent performances. With a current power ranking of 24, the Nationals rank 21st in offense, 26th in defense, and have a season record of 31-44.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recently rebounded from a shaky start in June by winning three consecutive series against the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. During the past two weeks, the team has shown solid offensive performance with a .255/.335/.419 slash line, including 19 doubles, five triples, and 15 home runs in 439 at-bats. However, their bullpen has struggled with a 4.89 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a .248 batting average against during this period. Dustin May is expected to pitch on Saturday with a 4-4 record, 4.46 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP in 2025. In his last start against the Giants, May performed well, giving up three runs over six innings. Despite their offensive strength, the Dodgers rank 23rd in defense and have a power ranking of 11 with a record of 46-30. In their last three matchups, Washington has won two out of three games against the Dodgers.

Dodgers poised for success against struggling Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin

I have concerns regarding Jake Irvin's ability to effectively pitch against the Dodgers, given his past struggles against them in April and his recent inconsistent performance. The Dodgers have historically performed well against Irvin, leading me to predict that they will outperform the runline. Despite Dustin May's recent struggles, the Nationals' lineup has also shown signs of weakness, with a below-average batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage against right-handed pitchers in the last 10 days. In contrast, the Dodgers have demonstrated a stronger performance against right-handed pitchers during the same period. Based on these factors, I anticipate that the Dodgers will have a competitive advantage in the upcoming game.

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