The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals are set to face off in a three-game series. The series will be held in Washington, D.C., at Nationals Park.
Opening Matchup: Pitchers and Odds
The first game of the series features Emmet Sheehan starting for the Dodgers and Miles Mikolas for the Nationals. The Dodgers are currently 4-2, while the Nationals are 3-3. Los Angeles began the year with six straight home games, while Washington started with six on the road.
The Dodgers are favoured with a -271 money line. The over/under for total runs is set at 9.5.
Expert Predictions
A computer model has simulated the game 10,000 times and has locked in its picks. The model had a profitable run last season with top-rated MLB money-line picks. It also performed well making home run prop picks in 2025, returning nearly 30 units of profit.
The computer model projects the game going over 9.5 total runs. Four of the Nationals’ first six games have gone over the total. The total has gone over in six of the Nationals’ last six games against the Dodgers.
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Pitcher Performance and Model Projections
The model has considered the performance of both starting pitchers. Sheehan gave up four earned runs in his first start, with six strikeouts in 3.1 innings. Mikolas has a 7.20 ERA to start the 2026 season after allowing four runs over five innings, striking out four.
The 10,000 simulations project 9.6 total runs being scored.
The model also indicates that one side of the money line holds significant value.
Four of the Dodgers’ last five games when playing on the road against the Nationals have gone over the total.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET.