Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 4/5

MLB game preview

On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Dodgers have a 6-2 record, putting them at the top of the NL West division. They have won their last two games. The Nationals have a 3-5 record and are last in the NL East division. They have lost their last four games.

The Dodgers will start Roki Sasaki, who has a 0-1 record with a 2.25 ERA this season. The Nationals will counter with Foster Griffin, who holds a 1-0 record and a 3.60 ERA. The weather forecast predicts light rain with mild temperatures and a light breeze. The game will be broadcast on SN LA at 1:35 PM.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a roll in their recent games. They scored 10 runs against the Washington Nationals on April 4th, with Andy Pages hitting a home run. Freddie Freeman also played well, driving in four runs with two doubles.

In the game on April 3rd, the Dodgers scored 13 runs, hitting five home runs. Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker each contributed with home runs. Shohei Ohtani added another, driving in four runs himself.

The Dodgers’ lineup is strong, with players like Andy Pages and Freddie Freeman performing well. Andy Pages has a .500 average with three home runs and ten RBIs. Roki Sasaki will start the next game, looking to improve on his 2.25 ERA this season.

Dodgers vs Nationals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals
  • Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -214, Nationals Moneyline +177

Washington Nationals Team Preview

The Washington Nationals have had a challenging start to their season. They recently lost two consecutive games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with scores of 10-5 and 13-6. Despite these losses, the team showed some power with four extra-base hits and a home run in each game.

The Nationals’ offense has been led by players like CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. Abrams has a batting average of .286 with three home runs and 12 RBIs. García Jr. is hitting .345 and has contributed four RBIs to the team’s efforts.

On the mound, Foster Griffin has been a bright spot for the Nationals. In his last start, Griffin pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out five. With an ERA of 3.60, he looks to continue his solid performance in the upcoming game against the Dodgers.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored to win against the Nationals with a moneyline of -214. The Dodgers have strong hitting stats, ranking second in batting average and slugging percentage. With the Nationals’ pitching ranked 28th in ERA, the Dodgers are expected to win the game with a projected score of 6-4.

The total for this game is set at 9.0. Given the Dodgers’ powerful offense and the Nationals’ high ERA, an over pick is recommended. The projected total score is 10, suggesting both teams will score enough to surpass the current line.