Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals Pick & Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (9-3) and Washington Nationals (4-6) will gear up for Game 2 of their three-game series on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Current MLB odds from MyBookie show the Dodgers favored with a moneyline at -185.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Dodgers have lost their last two consecutive games, which includes Game 1 of this series. This was a 6-4 outing against the Nationals who had a strong performance late in the game to give them the edge.

Tommy Edman leads with five home runs and is appealing with his .250 batting average. Will Smith currently leads them at the plate with a .400 batting average and is showing a .550 on base percentage. Teoscar Hernandez is another player to watch, as he has recorded 13 RBIs to keep the offense moving.

Los Angeles is averaging .229 at the plate and allowing opponents to average .189. This difference is solid, but their offense must continue to push strong to separate these better. Justin Wrobleski will get his first start of the season in place of Blake Snell.

The Dodgers get on base at a good rate with a percentage at .312. Their slugging percentage is appealing at .471 and they have an excellent ERA at .248.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Nationals have now won their last three games and are 3-2 in their previous five battles. Their recent win over the Dodgers was appealing, especially since their offense has shined in their last three wins. James Wood stood out with his two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to push them ahead.

Nathaniel Lowe has been appealing for their offense with three homers and nine RBIs to show off. Keibert Ruiz leads them with a batting average at .323 and also shows off with a .400 on base percentage.

Washington is getting a .226 batting average and giving up .286 at the plate from opposing teams. This is not going to work well in their favorite, especially if teams are getting more workouts.

The Nationals have a comparable on base percentage at .291 and a slugging percentage at 4.13 to hang with the Dodgers. Their ERA not as strong as the Dodgers* output. They will need to set the tone early if they want another opportunity at winning.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the most appealing Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals betting odds. These odds reveal the Dodgers are becoming moderate favorites to win. The Dodgers have a 60.6 percent chance of winning this matchup, according to market analysis.

Brad Lord (ERA 4.50, WHIP 2.50) will get the start on the mound for the Nationals, as they need more consistency on this side of the mule. Both teams are missing several key players, so this matchup will likely be different than most so far. Look for the Dodgers to find success.

Final Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -185