Nationals vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks and MLB Prop Bets, 6/20: Back LA (-191)

Daryl Curnow

· Jun 20 - 3 minutes read

Washington Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers

+1½ -115

Run Line

-1½ -105

+168

Moneyline

-192

O 8 -120

Total

U 8 Ev

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Nationals vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks and MLB Prop Bets, 6/20: Back LA (-191) — MacKenzie Gore (1) | © Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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Back the Dodgers (-191) to score a comprehensive win vs Washington.
Include MacKenzie Gore under 5.5 strikeouts.

I have my MLB best bets for the must-see Nationals vs Dodgers on Friday, where I’m excited to see Clayton Kershaw in action for Los Angeles.

Nationals vs Dodgers Prediction Today, June 20, 2025

My prediction:

Placing a MLB future bet on the Dodgers wouldn’t be a bad bet. They are playing well, and I expect them to thump the Nationals 8-2 on Friday night.

Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-191)

The latest MLB news suggests Kershaw is firing on all cylinders and he is turning back time. That’s a good sign for the Dodgers, who didn’t play well on Friday, but that followed some impressive wins over the Padres. Based on how the Nationals are playing, we can’t back them to win. The Dodgers are all class and they should win comfortably.

Bet Dodgers ML (-191)

Over 8.5 Runs (-105)

MLB strikeout props suggest that Kershaw could dominate, which has had an impact on the total runs line. It currently sits at 8.5, and the under has been best backed. However, the Nationals could give up plenty of runs, and the Dodgers bats should wake up after being quieted on Thursday. Look for a big middle-innings run from the Dodgers, so include the over in MLB expert picks today.

Bet Over 8.5 Runs (-105)

Nationals vs Dodgers Prop Picks and Best Bets

Riley Adams Under 0.5 Hits (+102)

My MLB prop picks include Riley Adams under 0.5 hits. The Nationals hitter could struggle to find the bases against Kershaw, and he could be fanned two or three times. It’s going to be a tough outing for most Nationals hitters, and bettors get a value +102 line for Adams to not record a hit.

Bet Riley Adams Under 0.5 Hits (+102)

MacKenzie Gore Over 5.5 Hits Allowed (+117)

The Dodgers could jump on MacKenzie Gore early in the game, and although allowing over 5.5 hits and staying in the game isn’t overly common, he could give them up in the first three innings. The Dodgers bats are ready to take off after a dour effort, and Gore could be the one to get punished.

Bet MacKenzie Gore Over 5.5 Hits Allowed (+115)

Yes – Run in the First Inning (+104)

I can’t see Kershaw giving up a run in the first inning, but the Dodgers could score 1-2 runs straight off the bat. Gore could come under intense early pressure at the bottom of the first, so I’m including yes in my MLB parlay picks.

Bet Yes First Innings Run (+104)