Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions June 21st 2025

Last Updated on

Washington right-hander Jake Irvin will look to recreate the magic of April 17, 2024, when he went six scoreless innings with six strikeouts at Dodger Stadium en route to a 2–0 Nationals victory. That outing marked the first of his career-high 10 wins last season, and Irvin will aim to tap into that same form on Saturday night.

sas logo

Score a Homerun!

With our Premium Handicapping Membership

Nationals Seeking to End 12-Game Slide

Irvin enters Saturday’s start with a 5–3 record and a 4.23 ERA but has struggled since delivering eight scoreless innings against the Giants on May 24; over his last four starts he’s 1–2 with a 6.86 ERA. Meanwhile, Washington has dropped 12 of its past 13 games and desperately needs a spark to avoid digging a deeper hole. For expert recommendations on how to wager on this pivotal outing, check out our MLB picks.

Dodgers Ride High Behind Dustin May

Los Angeles has won six of its last seven games and will counter with right-hander Dustin May (4–4, 4.46 ERA). May earned his first win in three starts by allowing three runs on six hits and four walks over six innings of a 5–4 victory against the Giants on Sunday. You can read more in our detailed MLB previews to see how May’s arsenal matches up against Washington’s hitters.

Lineup Adjustments and Offensive Firepower

The Dodgers have leaned on their offense to fuel recent wins. Andy Pages, who now boasts 15 home runs, and Enrique Hernández each collected two hits on Friday, while Miguel Rojas supplied a two-run homer in a spot start. Saturday’s expected return of Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy will only bolster Los Angeles’s firepower. For a deeper look at how these lineup tweaks impact the run line and money line, explore our expert betting guide.

Managerial Notes and Series Outlook

Dave Roberts returns to the dugout after serving a one-game suspension, and Nationals skipper Dave Martinez hopes Irvin’s outing can arrest Washington’s slide. If you’re ready to lock in your move, visit our buy picks page and be sure to follow our leaderboard of top handicappers to see which experts are leading the pack this season.

By T. Franklin Smith | July 21, 2025
By Kody Miller | July 18, 2025
By Kody Miller | July 18, 2025
spread
moneyline
over/under
Los Angeles Dodgers
-
-
-
-
-
Washington Nationals
-
-
-
-
-
Oskeim Sports Logo
Oskeim Sports
Starter Package
1W / 0L on Baseball
MLB
Spread
Neal Harris Logo
Neal Harris
Premium Package
2W / 1L on Baseball
MLB
Spread
S Central Logo
Sports Central
Premium Package
2W / 4L on Baseball
MLB
Spread
Sh Logo Logo
Sports Hub Insider
Starter Package
1W / 0L on Baseball
MLB
Spread
Gino Russo Logo
Gino Russo
Premium Package
0W / 3L on Baseball
MLB
Spread
Sas Logo Logo
Sas Insider
Premium Package
2W / 4L on Baseball
MLB
Totals
Mike Williams
Mike Williams | Handicapper

Free Pick found on BestBettor.com. Mike Williams is part of SportsCapping Group.

Mike uses his strong sports knowledge to analyze all the angles to find the most profitable wagers. Iron Mike handicaps MLB, college football, NFL, NBA, and NCAA basketball. I'm an actual sports and gambling junkie!

#1 Baseball
Yesterday
-100
Last 7 days
100
Last 3 days
109
Last 30 days
635