Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction 4/3/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Dodgers vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 3rd at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-2 this season after they lost two out of three against the Guardians by scores of 2-4, 4-1, and 1-4. In their game three loss, Los Angeles was held scoreless in the first eight innings, but they did score in the ninth to avoid the shutout. The Dodgers recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Freeman, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Yamamoto allowed four hits and two earned runs in the loss, while Klein and Scott both allowed one earned run in relief. 

This season, Los Angeles has a 2.83 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP and a .190 opponent batting average, while they have scored 23 runs with a .237 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Will Smith has led the Dodgers with two home runs and five RBIs, while Mookie Betts has added one home run and five RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Emmet Sheehan, who is 0-0 with a 10.80 ERA and a 2.10 WHIP over 3.1 innings pitched this season. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 3-3 this year after they lost two out of three against the Phillies by scores of 13-2, 2-3, and 5-6. In their game three loss, Washington led 5-1 in the seventh inning, but they blew the lead and lost in extra innings. The Nationals recorded 10 hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Abrams, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Cavalli allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings in the no decision, while Henry was charged with the blown save and loss. 

This season, Washington has a 4.15 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 38 runs with a .281 batting average and a .344 on base percentage. Joey Wiemer has led the Nationals with two home runs and four RBIs, while CJ Abrams has added one home run and six RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Miles Mikolas, who is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP over 5.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Nationals have won five of their last six day games following a loss.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last six games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 day games following a home loss.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last eight day games against the Nationals following a loss.
• The Nationals have lost each of their last six home games after going to extra innings.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven home games.
• The road team has covered the run line in each of the Nationals’ last four games.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three home games.
• The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five Friday day games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Dodgers’ last four day games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the last five games between the Dodgers and Nationals at Nationals Park have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games against NL East opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Nationals’ last seven home games against National League opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Luis Garcia has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in 12 of his last 13 home appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Miles Mikolas has recorded three or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances against NL opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Andy Pages has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances at Nationals Park.
• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 10 road games against NL opponents.

Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after losing their last series and this will be the home opener for the Nationals. Washington has scored at least five runs in three of their last four games and they are starting Mikolas, who struggled in his first outing. LA has allowed two runs or fewer in two of their last four games and they are starting Sheehan, who was very bad in his first outing. I don’t trust either starting pitcher in this matchup, but I do think the Nationals are hitting the ball better. Take Washington here.

David Racey's Pick: Nationals ML