The Dodgers will play the Nationals on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:35 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Nationals is 92.33.
- Visiting Los Angeles Dodgers - The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 2-0 record as a visiting team, ranking them 4th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Washington Nationals - The Washington Nationals have a 0-2 record as a home team. They rank 6th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Los Angeles Dodgers currently stand 4th (46) Overall, with the Washington Nationals ranking 3rd (49) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Los Angeles Dodgers are 16th (28) Overall for runs allowed. The Washington Nationals stand 2nd (51) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their last 2 games. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals have lost their last 4 games.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 6-2 Overall record (0.0 GB National West Division), with the Washington Nationals possessing a 3-5 Overall standing (3.0 GB National East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Dodgers be sailing into Washington for battle on Sunday...
Los Angeles comes in with a mighty 6-2 record and a 0.750 win percentage...
The Nationals be floundering with a lowly 3-5 record at home... (SportsBetting3.com)
But do not underestimate the power of the sea! Washington will fight back...
Bet on this game and watch as the tides turn in favor of one...
Review the odds below and choose wisely, for the treasure awaits the victor.
Best Dodgers at Nationals Odds
| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Los Angeles Dodgers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Los Angeles Dodgers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Nationals are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9 +100 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 -120 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are -1.5 -130 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Nationals are +1.5 +110 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Dodgers
Nationals
1:35pm EDT | -220+180 |
- Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $180 at +180 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 35.71%.
- Los Angeles Dodgers bettors risk $100 to win $45.45 at -220 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Dodgers is 68.75%.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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|---|---|
Dodgers
Nationals
First Team to Score
1:35pm EDT | -200+155Bet |
Dodgers
Nationals
Tie
1st Inning Winner
1:35pm EDT | +230+333-120Bet |
Dodgers
Nationals
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
1:35pm EDT | +110+180+300Bet |
Dodgers
Nationals
To Extra Innings
1:35pm EDT | Yes +825No -1400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dodgers
Nationals
1st Team to Score Will Win
1:35pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Dodgers
Total Runs
LAD at WAS 1:35pm EDT | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Nationals
Total Runs
LAD at WAS 1:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1023.5 u -130Bet |
Los Angeles Dodgers & Washington Nationals Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Dodgers | +210 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nationals | +50000 Bet |
Los Angeles Dodgers & Washington Nationals Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 2 | 0.750 | +0.5 | 4-2 | 2-0 | 46 | 28 | +18 | W2 | 6-2 |
| Washington Nationals | 3 | 5 | 0.375 | +3.5 | 0-2 | 3-3 | 49 | 51 | -2 | L4 | 3-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at 1:35 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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- Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies - 3:10pm EDT
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