Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 7

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  • The Dodgers are -175 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Dodgers vs Nationals Over / Under today: 8 Runs
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (-175) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+145) on Monday, April 7, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45pm EDT in Washington, DC.

This season, the Dodgers are 9-2 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 3-6 ATS.

Dodgers vs Nationals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Dustin May 0-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: MacKenzie Gore 0-1, 2.53 ERA

Dodgers vs. Nationals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dodgers-1.5 -110O 8 -115-175
Nationals +1.5 -110U 8 -105+145

Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Monday‘s MLB game with 59.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Tommy Edman has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 10 games (+32.30 Units / 323% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+18.85 Units / 94% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+16.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+10.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Miguel Rojas has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+9.00 Units / 56% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Nate Lowe has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games at home (+20.20 Units / 404% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+15.80 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+11.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jose Tena has hit the Hits Under in his last 6 games at home (+8.95 Units / 149% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+7.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 61 of their last 96 games (+29.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 33 of their last 53 games (+15.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 68 games (+13.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.15 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.95 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 86 of their last 154 games (+7.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.50 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 40 games (+6.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 36 games (+6.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.00 Units / 31% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 7-4 against the Run Line (+4.1 Units / 35.81% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 34.89% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.8 Units / 6.67% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.4 Units / -11.48% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 3-6 against the Run Line (-4.85 Units / -41.28% ROI).

  • 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -24.18% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.45 Units / -14.57% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.7 Units / 7.11% ROI

Nationals vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +280 0.5 -350
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -625
Max Muncy (LAD) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750

Nationals vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tommy Edman (LAD) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 -235 0.5 +180
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 -220 0.5 +160

Nationals vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Tommy Edman (LAD) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Nationals vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dustin May (LAD) 4.5 -140 4.5 +105
Mackenzie Gore (WAS) 5.5 -130 5.5 +100

Dustin May has allowed a slugging percentage of just .067 (1 Total Bases / 15 ABs) this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 3 total IP; League Avg: .405 — 98th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .067 (1-for-15) against Dustin May this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 3 total IP; League Avg: .242 — 98th Percentile.

Dustin May has allowed an OPS of just .289 (18 PA’s) this season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 3 total IP; League Avg: .719 — 98th Percentile.

Dustin May has not allowed a HR in any of his last six starts dating back to April 22nd, 2023 — Shawn Armstrong has the longest active streak at 14.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

MacKenzie Gore has a strikeout rate of 50% (9 SO in 18 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — tied for best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .349 (51-for-146) against MacKenzie Gore when going through the lineup the third time in a game since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .257 — first Percentile.

MacKenzie Gore has allowed an OBP of .425 (167 PA’s) when going through the lineup the third time in a game since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .315 — first Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of 29% (107/369) against MacKenzie Gore since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Dodgers are 176-30 (.854) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .727.

The Dodgers were 15-3 (.833) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Dodgers are 24-13 (.649) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .499.

The Dodgers were 52-29 (.642) at home in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .521.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Nationals were just 20-43 (.317) vs top 10 scoring offenses in the 2024 season They play the Dodgers (second best runs scored) today.

The Nationals are just 48-86 (.358) vs top 10 scoring offenses since last season They play the Dodgers (second best runs scored) today.

The Nationals are just 43-151 (.222) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .272.

The Nationals were just 27-44 (.380) after a win in the 2024 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .496.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .789 (9,280 PA’s) against RHP since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

Dodgers hitters have 25 extra-base hits out of 40 total hits (62%) in non-two strike counts this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .451 since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .451 against RHP since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

Nationals hitters have 43 strikeouts in 111 PA’s (39%) against LHP this season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Nationals hitters have put 49% of balls in play to the right side of the field this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Nationals hitters struck out just 340 times in 1,868 PA’s (18%) against LHP in 2023 — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals hitters struck out 43 times in 111 PA’s (39%) against LHP over the last 14 days of the regular season (9 games) — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 18 of 98 batters (18%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 54 of 408 batters (13%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers walked 16 of 80 batters (20%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days of the regular season (9 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers walked 11 of 52 batters (21%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last week of the regular season (6 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers in 2023 — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in 2023 — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 35% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

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