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Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/31)

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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Dodgers vs. Nationals on May 31, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, May 31st 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Dodgers

The Nationals take on the Dodgers on Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Washington Nationals (23-32) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (34-22)
  • Date: Wednesday, May 31st 2023
  • Time: 4:10 ET
  • Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

 

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Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Washington Nationals take on the Los Angeles hoping to improve on their record of just 23-32, placing them 5th in the NL East. Heading into play, the Nationals have won half of their 27 road games, sitting at 12-15.

Despite being favored two times in 55 games, Washington has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team has an over/under record of 25-28, with an average betting line of 9.

The Nationals will send Patrick Corbin to the mound with an overall record of 4-5. Heading into action, Patrick Corbin has an ERA of 4.88. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.287). Patrick Corbin has given up nine home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .336. Corbin's WHIP of 1.42 comes along with a total of 14 walks allowed.

Washington's offense enters play with the 22nd-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.2 runs per game. The Nationals' offense comes into this matchup ranked 5th in the league, at .263. So far, home runs have been hard to come by for the team, as they have hit just 39 (29th). Up to this point, Washington has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 9th at .328.

 

Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

As the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Washington Nationals, they have a record of 34-22, placing them 1st in the NL West. In their 26 games at home, the Dodgers have a strong record of 19-7.

Los Angeles currently has an above .500 record against the runline (33-23). So far, they have been favored in 45 of their 56 games. The team has an over/under record of 32-23, with an average betting line of 9.

Noah Syndergaard gets the start for the Dodgers with a below .500 record at 1-4. Noah Syndergaard will be looking to bring down an ERA of 6.28. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .298. Noah Syndergaard has given up seven home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .342. Syndergaard has a WHIP of 1.35, with seven walks allowed.

Los Angeles comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5.6 runs per game, good for 3rd in the MLB. The Dodgers have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .241 ranks 21st. In total, the team has hit 93 home runs (2nd), making up for their mediocre batting average. Los Angeles' offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 7th with an OBP of .329.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Nationals vs. Dodgers

Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and the Nationals, the Dodgers are the heavy favorite at -247 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 71.18%. Yet, our model predict Patrick Corbin keeping the Nationals in the game, making the best bet to take the Nationals to cover +1.5.

Recommended Betting Pick: Nationals +1.5


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