Updated April 3, 2026, 9:17 p.m. ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2) face the Washington Nationals (3-4), who will be attempting to snap a three-game losing streak, Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET, at Nationals Park.
The Dodgers are a heavy away favorite (-280) versus the Nationals (+226). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to Tyler Glasnow, and Jake Irvin (1-0) answering the bell for the Washington Nationals.
These clubs play again following the Dodgers’ 13-6 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Emmet Sheehan (5.2 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 2 K) picked up the win for the Dodgers. Andy Pages went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs to lead the team on offense. Miles Mikolas (4.1 IP, 11 R, 11 H, 4 K) took the loss on the mound for the Nationals.
Here is what you need to get ready for Saturday’s Dodgers vs. Nationals contest, including viewing options.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals odds, line and spread
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Favorite: Dodgers (-280, bet $280 to win $100)Underdog: Nationals (+226, bet $100 to win $226)Over/under: 9.5Dodgers vs. Nationals: Game time and live stream infoGame day: Saturday, April 4, 2026Game time: 4:05 p.m. ETLocation: Washington D.C.Stadium: Nationals ParkTV channel: Nationals.TV and SportsNet LADodgers stats and trendsDodgers betting recordsThe Dodgers have been favorites in seven games this season and won five (71.4%) of those contests.Los Angeles has a record of 2-1 when favored by -280 or more by oddsmakers this season.Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 73.7% chance to win.Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in three of its seven chances.The Dodgers have an ATS record of 3-4-0 in seven games with a spread this season.Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers probable starter)The Dodgers will send Glasnow (0-0) out to make his second start of the season.His last appearance was on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up four hits.He has a 3.00 ERA and 9 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .190 against him over his one appearance this season.He meets a Nationals offense that ranks third in the league with 44 runs while batting .283 as a unit. It has a collective .433 slugging percentage (sixth in MLB action) and has hit a total of eight home runs (10th in MLB).Dodgers batting statsThe Dodgers lead Major League Baseball in home runs with 12.Hitters for Los Angeles have a combined .454 slugging percentage this season, which ranks fourth in MLB.The Dodgers have a team batting average of .264 this season, which ranks seventh among MLB teams.Los Angeles has scored the fifth-most runs in the majors this season with 36.The Dodgers have an OBP of .336 this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.Los Angeles is one of the most-disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.Nationals stats and trendsNationals betting recordsThe Nationals have been chosen as underdogs in seven games this year and have walked away with the win three times (42.9%) in those games.Washington has been listed as an underdog of +226 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 30.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.Washington’s games have gone over the total in five of its seven opportunities.In seven games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 5-2-0 against the spread.Jake Irvin (Nationals probable starter)Irvin (1-0) gets the start for the Nationals, his second of the season.In his most recent time out on Sunday, the right-hander threw five innings against the Chicago Cubs, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.In his one game this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of only .158 against him. He has a 3.60 ERA and averages 12.6 strikeouts per nine innings.He will face off against a Dodgers offense that ranks seventh in the league with 60 total hits (on a .264 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .454 (fourth in the league) with 12 total home runs (first in MLB action).Nationals batting statsThe Nationals rank 10th in MLB action with eight total home runs.So far this season, Washington is sixth in baseball with a .433 slugging percentage.The Nationals’ .283 batting average leads MLB.Washington is the third-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 6.3 runs per game (44 total).The Nationals’ .350 on-base percentage ranks fourth-best in MLB.
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