Sean's MLB UNDERDOG SHOCKER!
- Handicapper
- Sean Murphy
- League
- MLB
- Competition
- Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Time
- 04/17/2024 03:10 PM
- Bet Type
- Moneyline
- Pick
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Washington Nationals +200
(DraftKings)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- My selection is on Washington over Los Angeles at 3:10 pm et on Wednesday.
The Nationals were never going to have much of a shot at beating the Dodgers for a second straight game on Tuesday as they handed the ball to inning-eating batting practice pitcher Patrick Corbin. The Dodgers rolled in that contest. I expect a different story to unfold on Wednesday, however, as Washington sends Jake Irvin to the hill against Dodgers rookie Landon Knack. Irvin has been serviceable in the early going this season, logging a 4.01 FIP and 1.06 WHIP. Meanwhile, the Nats bullpen has held up well, recording a collective 3.26 ERA with six saves converted and three blown in the early going this season. With a win on Wednesday, Washington would wrap up a confidence-building 5-4 road trip. The Dodgers on the other hand are just 2-4 over their last six games, still setting into the long 162-game season. Take Washington (8*).
