Washington Nationals (5-8) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (10-6)
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4/15/24 – As Major League Baseball hits mid-April, an intriguing matchup emerges at Dodger Stadium between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Nationals, who currently stand at 5-8, attempt to bolster their record, while 10-6 Dodgers look to keep momentum rolling forward. This Monday night game not only provides insight into each team’s potential trajectory but also presents exclusive premium handicappers an excellent chance to provide compelling sports narratives.
The Nationals have had an arduous start to their season, featuring an inconsistent batting lineup with an average team batting average of just.226. Yet their resilience can be seen by their slight improvement on the road where their ATS record stands at 4-2. However, their pitching staff under Patrick Corbin has not been stellar and currently boasts an ERA of 5.03 which could potentially cause issues against an impressive Dodgers offense.
Conversely, the Dodgers have been impressive at both ends of the field, boasting an impressive team batting average of.277 and boasting a strong pitching rotation with an ERA of 4.13. Led by Tyler Glasnow whose early season performance has been nothing but stellar, these defensive giants appear poised to exploit any weaknesses within Washington Nationals pitching staff.
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4/15/24 Game Info
| When: | Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| TV: | TBA |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Patrick Corbin (0-2, 8.44 ERA) vs. Tyler Glasnow (3-0, 2.25 ERA)
Patrick Corbin has endured an eventful start to 2018, evidenced by a dispiriting 0-2 record and 8.44 ERA. Corbin’s struggles are further amplified by an alarmingly high WHIP (1.194), suggesting too many batters are reaching base against an aggressive Dodgers lineup. Corbin has repeatedly underwhelmed, his velocity and command rapidly diminishing; so controlling aggressive batters will be key if he wants to prevent early exits or high scoring innings against him.
Tyler Glasnow has proven an essential piece for the Dodgers this season, posting an incredible 3-0 record with an outstanding 2.25 ERA and 0.75 WHIP rating that speaks volumes of his effective use against opposing batters. Glasnow boasts fastball velocity reaching upper 90s while his devastating curveball allows him to amass impressive strikeout rates (29 in 24 innings!). His success is essential both to maintaining early season momentum as well as to clinching their division title.
Corbin and Glasnow’s matchup is an intriguing contrast, with Glasnow currently enjoying the upper hand due to his form. Corbin may leverage his veteran experience and adapt his pitch selection accordingly in order to beat out Dodger batters; on the other hand, Glasnow may use high velocity pitches or breaking balls against Nationals batters; ultimately this may differ based on specific in-game situations or batter matchups that they come up against.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Although specific betting odds and spreads remain unclear, early projections favour the Dodgers given their strong start to the season and Glasnow’s commanding presence. Bettors should keep tabs on updates to these figures for additional insights into game dynamics.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The Nationals have shown promise recently, going 3-2 both outright and against the spread in their last five matches both outright and against the spread. Their overall road performance and high ERA for their pitchers may concern bettors – particularly those interested in totals which tend to go under in recent games.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown consistent performance lately both outright and against the spread (ATS), maintaining an outstanding 3-2 mark both outright and against. At home especially they’ve excelled, going over in five out of their last seven home games suggesting high scoring affairs that betting enthusiasts might find intriguing.
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4/15/24 Betting Picks
Given their starting pitcher’s performances and team dynamics, it appears as though the Dodgers will emerge victorious in this matchup. For their side to have any chance against Los Angeles they need Corbin’s stellar efforts as well as from their batters to come through big in this contest.
Assuming odds reflect their current form, selecting the Dodgers as a moneyline bet could be wise when looking at MLB free predictions and tips. Prop bets involving individual hitters from this squad could provide additional value; alternatively betting over may offer even greater returns due to recent high scoring home games for this franchise.
Free Pick and Prediction: LA Dodgers 7, Washington Nationals 3.