Dodgers vs Nationals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 29, 2023

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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Los Angeles Dodgers (32-22) hosting the Washington Nationals (23-30) at 9:10 PM ET. The Dodgers will give the start to Bobby Miller (1-0), and the Nationals will turn to Trevor Williams (2-2).

The Dodgers are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-235) at home over the Nationals (+198). The over/under for the Dodgers-Nationals game is 9.

Dodgers vs. Nationals Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)

Moneyline

Dodgers (-235)

Total

9 Runs (Over: -117, Under: -104)

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When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Nationals

  • Game Day: Monday, May 29, 2023
  • Game Time: 9:10 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SNLA
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Stadium: Dodger Stadium

Dodgers Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Julio Urías 15-Day Injured List Hamstring
Michael Grove 15-Day Injured List Groin
Dustin May 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Tyler Cyr 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Gavin Lux 60-Day Injured List Knee
Ryan Pepiot 60-Day Injured List Oblique
Jimmy Nelson 60-Day Injured List Elbow
J.P. Feyereisen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Blake Treinen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Daniel Hudson 60-Day Injured List Knee
Walker Buehler 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Álex Reyes 60-Day Injured List Shoulder

Nationals Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Victor Robles 10-Day Injured List Back
Israel Pineda 10-Day Injured List Finger
Stephen Strasburg 60-Day Injured List Ribs
Cade Cavalli 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Victor Arano 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Tanner Rainey 60-Day Injured List Elbow

Last Time Out: Dodgers and Nationals

The Dodgers lost 11-10 to the Rays yesterday, with Victor Gonzalez (one inning, giving up one earned run on one hit) on the line for the loss. Chris Taylor went 3-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI to lead the Dodgers offensively in the defeat.

The Nationals lost to the Royals yesterday, with Chad Kuhl getting the loss while pitching 1 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out two. Dominic Smith went 2-for-3 to pace the Nationals’ offense.

Betting Trends

Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Dodgers have won 22 out of the 35 games, or 62.9%, in which they’ve been favored. Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -235 or more once this season and lost that game. The Dodgers have a 70.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 28 of their 46 games with a total. The Dodgers are 26-20-0 ATS in their 46 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Freddie Freeman 54 .335 (3) .411 (5) .572 (5) 3.6% (62) 16.5% (35) 10.9% (60)
Mookie Betts 51 .244 (103) .353 (46) .492 (34) 4.7% (29) 18.5% (52) 14.2% (16)
Will Smith 36 .313 (-) .415 (-) .531 (-) 4.4% (-) 7.5% (-) 15.1% (-)
Max Muncy 49 .208 (153) .340 (70) .530 (15) 8.4% (2) 29.6% (151) 15.8% (8)
Miguel Vargas 50 .229 (136) .333 (86) .422 (91) 2.6% (109) 19.5% (65) 12.8% (26)

Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats

The Nationals have come away with 19 wins in the 43 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, Washington has been victorious three times in five chances when named as an underdog of at least +198 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 33.6% chance of walking away with the win. Washington and their opponents have gone over in 20 of their 45 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Nationals have an against the spread record of 30-15-0 in 45 games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Lane Thomas 52 .287 (31) .344 (59) .465 (54) 3.6% (62) 26.2% (126) 6.8% (130)
Jeimer Candelario 50 .262 (74) .324 (101) .451 (71) 2.8% (101) 19.4% (64) 6.9% (127)
Luis Garcia 46 .272 (56) .313 (120) .372 (127) 1.5% (141) 12.3% (10) 6.2% (139)
Joey Meneses 50 .295 (18) .336 (82) .386 (117) 0.9% (153) 19.7% (68) 5.8% (143)
Dominic Smith 50 .283 (39) .370 (26) .321 (158) 0.5% (157) 14.7% (22) 10.9% (60)

Dodgers vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Dodgers will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-235). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (9 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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