Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Preview: Predictions and Props for June 20’s MLB Matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals meet for a three-game series, with the Dodgers looking to bounce back after a previous loss to the Nationals. The game features top pitchers Clayton Kershaw and MacKenzie Gore.
The Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30) face off against the Washington Nationals (31-44) in a three-game series starting Friday, eager to get back at the Nationals who previously defeated them 2-1 in early April. The Dodgers are riding a wave of confidence, winning five of their last six games, while the Nationals recently ended an 11-game losing streak with a thrilling extra innings victory against the Rockies Thursday night.
First Pitch Details: The matchup features elite pitchers: Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.25 ERA) for the Dodgers and MacKenzie Gore (3-6, 2.89 ERA) for the Nationals, and the game is set for 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook reflect the Dodgers as -190 favorites (risk $190 to win $100) while the Nationals are at +187 (risk $100 to win $187). The total runs over/under is set at 8, with recent games indicating an inclination for hitting the over.
Proven Model Picks: The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times. Here are three top picks for the Dodgers vs Nationals:
- Kershaw Under 4.5 strikeouts (-125): Kershaw’s unfamiliarity with Nationals’ current hitters favors fewer strikeouts, with just 2 over 22 at-bats against them in the last four years.
- James Wood Over 0.5 RBIs (+175): Wood leads the league with 11 RBIs over the last week, including a two-homer game recently.
- Ohtani Over 1.5 total bases (-105): With a prior matchup against Gore displaying exceptional performance from Ohtani, this bet is poised as a strong opportunity considering Washington’s bullpen struggles.
