Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions for Sunday April 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to Nationals Park in Washington, District of Columbia, to take on the Washington Nationals on Sunday, April 5, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 PM. The game will be broadcast on MLB.TV. The Dodgers are listed at -219 on the moneyline, while the Nationals are +179. The total is set at 9.5, with the over at +101 and the under at -121. The run line shows Los Angeles at -1.5 (-131) and Washington at +1.5 (+109). Be sure to check out free MLB picks for additional insights.
Starting Pitchers Overview
Roki Sasaki will start for Los Angeles, entering with a 0-1 record, a 2.25 ERA, and a 1.50 WHIP over 4.0 innings. He has allowed four hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Foster Griffin takes the mound for Washington, holding a 1-0 record with a 3.60 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 5.0 innings, allowing five hits with five strikeouts and no walks.
Dodgers Building Momentum on the Road
Los Angeles enters at 6-2 overall with a strong 2-0 road record. Over their last five games, they have recently won over Washington twice and split results with Cleveland. Their recent play shows a team performing consistently well on both sides of the ball.
The Dodgers are hitting .264 with 36 runs on 60 hits and 12 home runs. They hold a .336 on-base percentage and a .454 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, they have a 3.29 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP and are holding opponents to a .208 average.
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A key strength for Los Angeles is their combination of power hitting and pitching efficiency, as reflected in their 12 home runs and low opponent batting average.
Nationals Looking to Turn Things Around
Washington comes into this game at 3-5 overall and 0-2 at home. Over their last five games, they have recently lost to Los Angeles twice and Philadelphia multiple times, with a win over Philadelphia earlier in that stretch.
The Nationals are batting .283 with 44 runs on 72 hits and eight home runs. They have a .350 on-base percentage and a .433 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, they hold a 5.46 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP, allowing opponents to hit .262.
One key weakness for Washington has been their pitching, as their 5.46 ERA and .262 opponent batting average indicate difficulty limiting opposing offenses.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Pick
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5
The Dodgers have the advantage in both pitching and offensive production, along with strong recent performances against Washington. Their ability to hit for power combined with limiting opponents to a low batting average gives them a clear edge. Washington’s struggles on the mound further support backing Los Angeles on the run line.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Total Pick
Pick: Over 9.5
I’m taking the over in this matchup due to Washington’s high ERA and the Dodgers’ strong offensive output. Both teams have shown the ability to generate runs, and with Washington allowing opponents to hit .262, this game has the potential to surpass the total.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 7 – Washington Nationals 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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