Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction 4/5/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Dodgers vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 5th 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 6-2 this season after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 13-6 and 10-5. In their game two win, Los Angeles scored the first six runs in the game and they were able to cruise to the win, despite allowing a few runs in the last two innings. The Dodgers recorded 16 hits in the game and they were led by Freeman, who went 2-5 with four RBIs. Glasnow allowed four hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Casparius allowed two earned runs in relief. 

This season, Los Angeles has a 3.50 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP and a .212 opponent batting average, while they have scored 46 runs with a .283 batting average and a .348 on base percentage. Andy Pages has led the Dodgers with three home runs and 10 RBIs, while Freddie Freeman has added two home runs and nine RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Roki Sasaki, who is 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP over 4.0 innings pitched this season. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 3-5 this year after they dropped game two by a score of 10-5 on Saturday afternoon. Washington cut the deficit to 6-2 in the fourth inning, but their pitching staff did not have a good showing in the loss. The Nationals recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Abrams, who went 1-2 with one home run and two RBIs. Irvin allowed eight hits and six earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Lord allowed three earned runs in relief. 

This season, Washington has a 6.04 ERA with a 1.59 WHIP and a .280 opponent batting average, while they have scored 49 runs with a .278 batting average and a .344 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with three home runs and 12 RBIs, while Joey Wiemer has added two home runs and four RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Foster Griffin, who is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 5.0 innings pitched this year. The Nationals will face off against the Cardinals next. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Dodgers have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents following a road win.
• The Nationals have won each of their last four Sunday games as underdogs.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against NL East opponents following a win.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in six of their last seven games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 games against National League opponents.
• The Nationals have lost eight of their last nine home games.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games at Nationals Park.
• The road team has covered the run line in each of the Nationals’ last six games.
• The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games at Nationals Park.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games as favorites against the Nationals have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the last five games between the Dodgers and Nationals at Nationals Park have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last four day games against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Dodgers’ last five day games at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• CJ Abrams has hit a home run in five of the Nationals’ last six games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• Jacob Young has recorded at least one hit in each of his eight previous appearances against the Dodgers at Nationals Park.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Andy Pages has hit a home run in each of the Dodgers’ last four games at Nationals Park.
• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances in day games against NL teams that held a losing record.

Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction 

Los Angeles came into this series struggling to score runs to start the season, but they have scored 23 in the last two games. The Dodgers are starting Sasaki, who pitched very well in his first outing, but only went four innings. Washington has scored at least five runs in four of their last five games, but they have allowed 29 runs in their last three. The Nationals are starting Griffin, who struck out five over five innings in his first start, which was a win. I want to take the under in this matchup, but this LA offense is red hot right now, so I will back the Dodgers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Dodgers -1.5