Washington Nationals (5-6) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (9-4)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:05 pm (Nationals Park)
L. Knack (R) vs J. Irvin (R)
Betting Odds: Washington Nationals +145 / Los Angeles Dodgers -175 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MLB.TV
In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 9, at Nationals Park in Washington, District of Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (9-4, 3-4 Away) opened the season with eight consecutive wins, but they are just 1-4 in the previous five games. After sweeping the Cubs, Tigers, and Braves, the Dodgers lost to the Phillies and will lose the series to the Nationals as well. Los Angeles fell to 6-4 and 8-2 defeats in the first two games of the series. Justin Wrobleski took a loss on Tuesday after allowing eight runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and three walks in 5.0 innings.
This year, the Dodgers average 5.08 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .231/.313/.468 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 2.63 ERA (2nd) and 1.24 WHIP (13th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .271 batting average, four home runs, and 13 RBI this season.
Landon Knack will take the mound for the Dodgers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old righty has a 1-0 record (zero starts) this year with a 0.00 ERA and 0.50 WHIP over 2.0 innings of work.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals (5-6, 5-3 Home) lost six of the opening seven games but responded with four straight wins. Washington suffered a series sweep against the Blue Jays, lost to the Phillies before that, and beat the Diamondbacks. In the current series against the Dodgers, the Nationals took a 2-0 lead and look to sweep the reigning champions. In an 8-2 victory, James Wood was fantastic as he led the offense with two homers and five RBI, while Brad Lord pitched for 3.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on two hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Colin Poche was credited with a win.
This season, the Nationals average 4.00 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .231/.296/.412 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Nationals’ staff has a 4.70 ERA (23rd) and 1.53 WHIP (27th). James Wood leads the Nats with a .275 batting average, four home runs, and ten RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Nationals is Jake Irvin, who has a 0-0 record in two starts this year with a 5.40 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 10.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Fifteen of the Dodgers' last 18 games as favorites against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Ten of the Nationals' last 12 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in six of the Dodgers' last seven road games against NL East opponents.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in five of the Nationals' last six games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 7th in the league for home runs this season (15).
- The Nationals rank T24th in the league for hits allowed this season (104).
- The Dodgers rank T29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (115).
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts this season (120).
Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction
The teams have traded victories in the past few years, as each recorded five over the previous ten H2H encounters. Jake Irvin started two games against the Dodgers last year and posted a 5.06 ERA in 10.2 innings; he allowed a .333 BA in 57 at-bats against LAD. Landon Knack will have his first start of the year and will be nervous on the mound, knowing that the Nats already blasted ten homers against right-handers. On the other hand, the Dodgers have 15 home runs against right-handed pitchers. Three of the last four H2Hs produced 9+ runs, and I am going with another Over.
Oliver’s Pick Over 8.5
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
