Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 8

Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood jogs off the field during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
  • The Dodgers are -170 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Dodgers vs Nationals Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Dodgers / Nationals TV Channel: MASN | SNLA

The Los Angeles Dodgers (-175) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+145) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45pm EDT in Washington, DC.

This season, the Dodgers are 9-3 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 4-6 ATS.

Dodgers vs Nationals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Justin Wrobleski 0-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Brad Lord 0-0, 3.86 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dodgers-1.5 -110O 9 -115-175
Nationals +1.5 -110U 9 -105+145

Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 60.8% 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 Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Tommy Edman has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 games (+25.90 Units / 259% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+16.50 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+16.45 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+12.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Miguel Rojas has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+9.35 Units / 62% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Tuesday‘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 6 games at home (+19.20 Units / 320% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+13.45 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Alex Call has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+12.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+11.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • MacKenzie Gore has hit the Earned Runs Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.15 Units / 63% 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 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 covered the Run Line in 85 of their last 153 games (+6.30 Units / 3% 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 7-5 against the Run Line (+2.9 Units / 22.92% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.6 Units / 23.06% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.8 Units / 13.64% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 4-6 against the Run Line (-3.85 Units / -30.2% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -6.93% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.45 Units / -4.04% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.3 Units / -2.77% ROI

Nationals vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +290 0.5 -375
Max Muncy (LAD) 0.5 +450 0.5 -625
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Michael Conforto (LAD) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000

Nationals vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Amed Rosario (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Keibert Ruiz (WAS) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Nationals vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Keibert Ruiz (WAS) 0.5 +160 0.5 -220
Michael Conforto (LAD) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 +165 0.5 -220

Nationals vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Justin Wrobleski (LAD) 3.5 -150 3.5 +115
Brad Lord (WSH) 2.5 +110 2.5 -145

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Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Brad Lord has limited playing time.

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 13-3 (.812) when tied entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .498.

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 86-42 (.672) after a loss since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .494.

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

The Nationals are just 76-93 (.450) at home since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .524.

The Nationals are just 146-188 (.437) since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

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

Dodgers hitters had an OBP of .335 (6,255 PA’s) in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .339 (9,295 PA’s) against RHP since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .315.

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

Nationals hitters have 43 strikeouts in 115 PA’s (37%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Nationals hitters averaged just 3.76 pitches per plate appearance against RHP in 2023 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .945 (2,272 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.085.

Nationals hitters averaged just 3.76 pitches per plate appearance in 2023 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 20 of 106 batters (19%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers walked 18 of 88 batters (20%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days of the regular season (10 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers walked 49 of 370 batters (13%) over the last 14 days of the regular season (10 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers walked 10 of 51 batters (20%) 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 have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 20% in 2023 — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals pitchers allowed an OBP of .372 (1,428 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in 2023 — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

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