Nationals vs Dodgers Picks and Prediction – 4/17/2024

The Washington Nationals will be on the road Tuesday for game two of three out west in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Washington is 3 games below .500 having lost two of the last three following a one run loss to Oakland on Sunday. Offensively Washington has had issues this season with a .238 team batting average overall. The Nationals have scored just 56 runs on 118 hits through 15 games played this season. The Washington pitching has been even worse as they have combined for a 4.64 team ERA. For more MLB news see our MLB Picks.

Jesse Winker has been the top bat for Washington this season with a .341 batting average and 15 hits on the year. Joey Gallo and CJ Abrams lead the team having hit three home runs apiece. Lane Thomas has come up big for Washington with a team high 10 RBIs in 15 games played.

The Los Angeles Dodgers stay on their home field Tuesday four games above .500 but have dropped three of the last four. Offensively Los Angeles is one of the best teams in baseball with a .264 team batting average. The Dodgers have 160 three hits and have scored 96 runs through just 18 games this season. The Los Angeles power has carried the team as well with a .439 team slugging percentage and 25 combined home runs overall.

Will Smith has been tremendous for Los Angeles to start the year leading the team with a .371 batting average. Mookie Betts has a team high 25 hits and six home runs this season for Los Angeles. Teoscar Hernandez has come on strong as well was seventeen RBI's to lead the team across 18 games played.