Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks & predictions

The Washington Nationals (23-30) will begin a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (32-22) on Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; went 3-3 in 2022

The Nationals lost 3-2 to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday despite LHP Mackenzie Gore striking out 11 batters. Washington is 5-5 in its last 10 games and is in last place in the NL East.

On Sunday, the Dodgers lost 11-10 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Los Angeles is 4-6 in its last 10 contests and is only 1.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the NL West lead.

Nationals at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Trevor Williams vs. RHP Bobby Miller

Williams (2-2, 4.32 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 50 innings.

• Has given up 3-plus ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
• Owns an 0-1 record with a 5.67 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 7.3 K/9 in 6 career appearances (5 starts) against the Dodgers

Miller (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 5 innings.

• Allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 1 BB and 5 K in 5 IP in his debut on May 23 against the Atlanta Braves
• Was 10-10 with 3.79 ERA in 3 minor league seasons

Nationals at Dodgers odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

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Nationals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Nationals 3

Even though the Dodgers should cruise to a win on Monday night, PASS on taking the -250 moneyline in this game.

DODGERS -1.5 (-125) has solid value despite Los Angeles winning only 4 of its last 10 games. The Dodgers get to return home after a 10-game road trip and get to face a pitcher in Williams who has struggled in recent starts.

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OVER 9 (-105) is the pick in this NL matchup with Williams sputtering in recent starts and Miller making just his 2nd career start. The Dodgers have produced 5-plus runs in 8 of their last 10 games, so we’ll likely just need a couple of runs from the Nationals to hit the Over.

Los Angeles is 4-0 to the Over in its last 4 games following a loss and 7-1 to the Over in its last 8 games overall.

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