Nationals vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 31

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  • The Dodgers are -250 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Noah Syndergaard
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA

The Washington Nationals (+200) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-250) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Nationals vs Dodgers Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Nationals are 23-32 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 33-23 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 +100O 9.5 -115+200
Dodgers -1.5 -120U 9.5 -105-250

Nationals vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 86.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Nationals and Dodgers and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Lane Thomas has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 29 games (+15.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Alex Call has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 15 of his last 16 games (+13.60 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Runs Over in 19 of his last 29 games (+11.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Jeimer Candelario has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 35 games (+11.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 19 away games (+10.40 Units / 30% ROI)

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

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 26 of his last 33 games (+18.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Runs Over in 29 of his last 40 games (+17.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 27 games (+16.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 17 games (+14.35 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Mookie Betts has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 16 games at home (+14.20 Units / 41% ROI)

Dodgers vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 +310 0.5 -550
Will Smith 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Miguel Vargas 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Joey Meneses 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Trayce Thompson 0.5 +450 0.5 -1000

Dodgers vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Will Smith 1.5 +170 1.5 -225
Miguel Vargas 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Trayce Thompson 0.5 -130 0.5 +100
Alex Call 0.5 -145 0.5 +110

Dodgers vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Will Smith 0.5 +125 0.5 -160
Miguel Vargas 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Joey Meneses 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Trayce Thompson 0.5 +200 0.5 -275

Dodgers vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Patrick Corbin 4.5 +125 4.5 -165
Noah Syndergaard 3.5 +100 3.5 -130
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 32 of their last 49 games (+13.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 37 games (+7.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 away games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 44 games (+4.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 30 games (+16.90 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 52 games (+11.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games at home (+9.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.65 Units / 56% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 33-22 against the Run Line (+9.35 Units / 13.6% ROI).

  • 23-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 4.48% ROI
  • 24-27 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.7 Units / -9.38% ROI
  • 27-24 when betting on the total runs Under for +1 Units / 1.66% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 33-23 against the Run Line (+13 Units / 19.67% ROI).

  • 34-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.3 Units / 2.71% ROI
  • 32-23 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.95 Units / 11.24% ROI
  • 23-32 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.65 Units / -18.96% ROI

Patrick Corbin has a strikeout rate of just 32% (40 SO in 126 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — third Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has struck out just 14% (33/232) of right-handed batters he faced this season — tied for 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — fifth Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 60% (49/82) against Patrick Corbin in two-strike counts this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .290 (75-for-259) against Patrick Corbin this season — 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .241 — seventh Percentile.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Noah Syndergaard has allowed 45 stolen bases since last season — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Noah Syndergaard has allowed 15 stolen bases this season — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .588 (10-for-17) against Noah Syndergaard in close and late situations since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total IP; League Avg: .241 — first Percentile.

Noah Syndergaard has had second base stolen on him 37 times since last season — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Nationals are just 4-6 (.400) after a win as favorites since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .592.

The Nationals are just 12-23 (.343) after a home win since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .539.

The Nationals are just 51-86 (.372) after a loss since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .485.

The Nationals are just 78-139 (.359) since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Dodgers are 7-1 (.875) after a home loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .520.

The Dodgers are 7-60 (.104) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .047.

The Dodgers are 116-5 (.959) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .878.

The Dodgers are 49-24 (.671) after a loss since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .485.

Nationals hitters have just 515 strikeouts in 2,625 PA’s (20%) against LHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Nationals hitters have just 118 strikeouts in 678 PA’s (17%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 39% at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Nationals hitters are averaging just 3.73 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .449 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .396.

Dodgers hitters have drawn 625 walks in 6,099 PA’s (10%) against RHP since last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Dodgers hitters have chased 22% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Dodgers hitters have 210 extra-base hits out of 452 total hits (47%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Nationals have won just 20% of home games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Dodgers have won 78% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

The Dodgers have won 49% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

The Dodgers have won 57% of home games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The Dodgers have won 54% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Dodgers vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Gavin Lux (Dodgers): Knee, D60
  • Jonathon Feyereisen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Michael Grove (Dodgers): Groin, D15
  • Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): Knee, D60
  • James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Julio Urías (Dodgers): Hamstring, D15
  • Dustin May (Dodgers): Forearm, D60
  • Ryan Pepiot (Dodgers): Oblique, D60
  • Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Alexander Reyes (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Tyler Cyr (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Steven Cavalli (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Victor Robles (Nationals): Back, D10
  • Víctor Arano (Nationals): Shoulder, D60
  • Israel Pineda (Nationals): Finger, D10
  • Tanner Rainey (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs/Shoulder, D60

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