In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 22, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals (32-45, 16-21 Away) ended an 11-game losing streak with a victory against the Rockies in Game 4 of the series, but still lost the series. They opened the current series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-5 defeat, but bounced back with a 7-3 win on Saturday. CJ Abrams and Nathaniel Lowe led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jake Irvin got the win after allowing two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks across 5.1 innings of work.

This season, the Nationals average 4.18 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .240/.307/.391 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Nationals’ staff has a 4.89 ERA (26th) and 1.38 WHIP (24th). James Wood leads the Nationals with a .278 batting average, 21 home runs, and 57 RBI this season.

Michael Soroka will take the mound for the Nationals on Sunday. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 3-5 record in nine starts this year with a 5.06 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 48.0 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-31, 29-14 Home) won three consecutive series and were on a five-game winning run before losing to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The Dodgers opened the current series against the Nationals with a 6-5 win, but lost the following tilt, 7-3. Dustin May took the loss after allowing three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks in 6.0 innings.

This year, the Dodgers average 5.50 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .263/.340/.458 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.22 ERA (21st) and 1.31 WHIP (20th). Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .292 batting average, 16 home runs, and 52 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Shohei Ohtani, who is 0-0 in one start this season, with a 9.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in 1.0 inning.

Why the Dodgers will cover

The Dodgers have won each of their last eight day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
The Nationals have lost seven of their last eight day games after playing the previous day.
The Dodgers have covered the run line in six of their last seven day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five day games against the Dodgers following a win.
The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents.
The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the Nationals’ last nine day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Each of the Dodgers’ last five day games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Nationals’ last eight games as road underdogs.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the last six games between the Nationals and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Matchup/League Facts

The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (120).
The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (411).
The Nationals rank 26th in the league for ERA this season (4.89).
The Nationals rank 26th in the league for runs allowed this season (389).

Nationals vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, while this season, the series is tied at 2-2. I am backing the Dodgers to win and cover the run line with Ohtani on the mound as a starter, even though he pitched for just one inning last time out. I am sure he will last way longer on Sunday and will dominate the Nationals. Mike Soroka allowed multiple runs in all but one start this season, and after last night’s three runs scored, I am positive the Dodgers will score 5+ in this one. Soroka will be under heavy fire here.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Dodgers -1.5