- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum SportsNet LA
- Betting Odds: Washington (+106) Los Angeles (-128)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (83-57) aim to secure a victory against the Washington Nationals (67-75) at Dodger Stadium this Saturday. The betting line has Washington at +106 while Los Angeles sits at -128. The over/under for this game is set at 8 runs. The starting pitchers for this matchup are Cade Cavalli and Tyler Glasnow.
The Nationals have recorded 241 doubles and have hit 193 home runs this season. They maintain a slugging percentage of .429 and have struck out 1,178 times while drawing 498 walks. As a unit, the Washington Nationals average 5.2 runs per game, ranking them 2nd in MLB. They have accumulated 696 RBIs and 1,202 total hits, with a team batting average of .248. They’ve scored 735 runs and have an on-base percentage of .325.
Washington’s pitching staff has an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69, ranking 27th in MLB, and they have notched 1,109 strikeouts. National pitchers have allowed 194 home runs and 721 total runs, placing them 28th in the league. They have issued 517 walks and have a collective FIP of 4.74. The Nationals have surrendered 1,237 hits (8.8 hits per 9 innings) and 658 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.15, and the overall WHIP is 1.39.
This season, Nationals relievers have entered games with runners on base 148 times and have had 151 high-leverage appearances. They have recorded 69 holds (23rd in MLB) and a 49.3% save rate from 143 opportunities, converting 34 saves while failing in 35 attempts. This season, they have inherited 232 runners with a 40.9% rate of allowing earned runs. The Nationals have utilized 447 relievers in 2026.
Defensively, the Washington Nationals have amassed 3,786 putouts, 1,291 assists, and 94 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .982 (30th in MLB). They have executed 120 double plays and converted 69.4% of balls in play into outs across 11,358 innings, ranking 19th in baseball.
Cade Cavalli has pitched 205 innings so far, amassing 223 strikeouts while owning a career ERA of 3.64 (83 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.282. He has conceded 200 hits (8.8 per 9 innings) and issued 63 walks. Cavalli, with a career record of 15-7, has a FIP of 3.59 from facing 882 batters in the majors.
The Los Angeles Dodgers boast an on-base percentage of .336 and a batting average of .257 throughout the season. They have struck out 1,104 times (26th in MLB) and collected 1,215 hits. With 171 home runs and 648 RBIs, the Dodgers have a team slugging percentage of .421 and score an average of 4.91 runs per game, ranking 4th in the league. They have also achieved 230 doubles, with 529 walks and a total of 687 runs scored.
As a pitching unit, the Dodgers have a WHIP of 1.163 and a FIP of 3.88 this season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is an impressive 9.30 (1,278 strikeouts to 431 walks). They rank first in MLB in total hits allowed with only 1,010. Additionally, they have given up 158 home runs and allow 3.92 runs per 9 innings (4th in the league) while accumulating an ERA of 3.70 (509 earned runs conceded).
The Los Angeles bullpen has inherited runs at a rate of 34.4% from 160 inherited runners. They have had 151 high-stress situations and 100 occurrences with runners on base. In 147 save situations, the Dodgers have achieved 88 holds with 20 blown saves, leading to a 65.5% save percentage, ranking 13th in MLB. The team has utilized 457 bullpen pitchers this season.
Defensively, the Dodgers have turned 77 double plays and maintain a .989 fielding percentage, placing them 3rd in the league. They have tallied 1,126 assists, recorded 54 errors, and achieved 3,719 putouts across 11,157 innings, resulting in a defensive efficiency rate of 72.4% (1st in professional baseball).
During his career, Tyler Glasnow has allowed 603 hits while collecting 1,014 strikeouts over 805 innings pitched. Glasnow, boasting a career record of 47-36, maintains a 3.68 ERA while yielding 6.7 hits per 9 innings. He has permitted 329 earned runs and owns a WHIP of 1.126 with a FIP of 3.6. His career K/BB ratio is 3.34 from facing 3,277 batters.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Los Angeles (-128)
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