Dodgers and Nationals Clash: Expert Predictions and Bets

Dodgers and Nationals Clash: Expert Predictions and Bets
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The renowned model from SportsLine has conducted its analysis, having run simulations of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals game 10,000 times to bring you the top MLB betting tips for the face-off between Clayton Kershaw and MacKenzie Gore. As the Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30) gear up to avenge their earlier loss, they will host the Washington Nationals (31-44) in a three-game series starting Friday. The Nationals bested the Dodgers 2-1 in their series back in early April, but current form favors the first-place Dodgers in the NL West. Los Angeles has emerged victorious in five of their last six games, whereas Washington recently snapped an 11-game losing streak with an extra innings win against Colorado on Thursday.

Ace pitcher and three-time Cy Young Award recipient Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.25 ERA) is set to pitch for the Dodgers, while the Nationals will counter with MacKenzie Gore (3-6, 2.89 ERA). The game kicks off at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium in L.A. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Dodgers are the -190 favorites on the money line (betting $190 to win $100), while the Nationals are +187 underdogs (betting $100 to win $187). The over/under for total runs has been set at 8, with each of this season’s previous matchups between the two teams surpassing this number.

Before finalizing any selections for Dodgers vs. Nationals, it’s crucial to review MLB predictions crafted by SportsLine’s tested model. In Week 13 of the 2025 MLB season, the model boasts a 37-30 streak on highly-rated MLB side picks and has accrued over 21 units of profit by picking home runs over the past 73 days. For Friday’s showdown, the model highlights these top three bets (odds are subject to change):

  • Clayton Kershaw Under 4.5 strikeouts (-125): Kershaw hasn’t faced Washington in four years, lacking recent familiarity with the team. Additionally, in his limited experience against current Nationals batters, Kershaw has managed just two strikeouts over 22 at-bats.

  • James Wood Over 0.5 RBI (+175): Leading the league, Wood has driven in more runs than any other player in the past week, securing 11 RBIs for the Nationals during this period.

  • Shohei Ohtani Over 1.5 total bases (-105): Despite MacKenzie Gore’s impressive season with a sub-3.00 ERA and a lead in NL strikeouts, he struggled against Ohtani in their last encounter, reminiscent of a newcomer facing veteran talent.

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