Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction for Sunday September 6 2026

On Sunday, the Washington Nationals (67-76) face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (84-57) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.

Washington vs. Los Angeles Game Information

• September 6, 2026
• 10:10 PM EST
• Dodger Stadium
• MLB.TV/Nationals.TV/Spectrum SportsNet LA/Fubo

Los Angeles Form & Recent Results

The Dodgers are riding a wave of serious momentum heading into this upcoming game, currently boasting a two-game winning streak and securing victories in three of their last five outings. They have been proving their versatility lately by taking down opponents both on the road and in front of their home crowd, including a solid victory against the Tigers in Detroit, a hard-fought win against the Cardinals at home, and most recently, a stellar performance against the Nationals right here in LA on Friday. That Friday night clash ended in a satisfying 5-3 victory for the boys in blue, largely thanks to a few standout performances on both sides of the ball. Right fielder Kyle Tucker made a massive impact despite limited opportunities, going 1-for-2 at the plate but making his hits count by drawing a walk, crossing home plate twice, and launching a crucial solo home run to drive in a run. On the mound, starting pitcher Blake Snell was absolutely dominant, delivering six masterful innings of shutout baseball where he surrendered just five hits and two walks while completely baffling Washington's hitters to rack up seven strikeouts. As a whole, the Dodgers' collective pitching staff was locked in all night, racking up an impressive eleven total strikeouts and peppering the strike zone with 102 strikes while allowing only two walks, providing the perfect complement to an offense that chipped in with a timely long ball of their own.

The Dodgers' roster is absolutely packed with elite talent putting up spectacular numbers. Leading the charge is powerhouse designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who continues to anchor the lineup with a team-high 30 home runs and a dominant 80 RBIs so far this year. He isn't the only one bringing the power, though, as third baseman Max Muncy has been providing plenty of muscle from the hot corner, sitting right behind Ohtani as the team's second-leading home run threat with an impressive 26 blasts to his name. Meanwhile, when it comes to pure consistency and making contact, first baseman Freddie Freeman has been the gold standard for Los Angeles, pacing the entire ball club with a stellar .303 batting average. This dangerous combination of elite plate discipline, contact hitting, and raw power has allowed the Dodgers to average a scorching 5.6 runs per game over their last fiv. With their bats heating up and the pitching staff firing on all cylinders, Los Angeles is in a fantastic position as they look to keep their winning streak alive and secure another big home victory against the visiting Nationals.

Washington Form & Recent Results

Washington comes into this matchup trying to shake off a rough stretch, as the Nationals have lost two straight games and three of their last five overall heading into Saturday. Their recent skid has included a tough mix of opponents and situations, with one loss coming on the road against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday, another coming at home against the Braves, and another at home against the Marlins. In Friday’s 5-3 defeat to the Dodgers, Washington showed some fight offensively but still came up short. Pinch-hitting first baseman Abimelec Ortiz gave the Nationals a spark off the bench, going 1-for-2 with a single, one run scored, and an RBI. As a team, Washington managed to collect 10 hits and 15 total bases, which gave them chances to stay in the game, but they were unable to do enough damage when it mattered most. On the pitching side, the Nationals’ staff allowed only five hits, but the Dodgers made the most of their opportunities and did enough to hand Washington another frustrating loss.

This season, the Nationals have been led offensively by right fielder James Wood, who has provided major power in the lineup with a team-high 30 home runs. Shortstop CJ Abrams has also been a key run producer and power threat, sitting just behind Wood with 29 home runs on the year. Abrams has been Washington’s top RBI man as well, driving in 94 runs so far this season and giving the Nationals one of their most dependable offensive pieces. Wood has also paced the team in batting average, hitting .267 on the season, showing that he has been more than just a home run hitter for Washington. Despite those bright spots, the Nationals have struggled to keep opponents off the scoreboard lately. Washington has allowed an average of 5.6 runs per game in their last five, a number that will need to come down if they want to slow down a Dodgers team that has been playing extremely well. Going into another game in Los Angeles, the Nationals will need cleaner pitching, timely hitting, and a much sharper all-around effort if they hope to cool off the red-hot Dodgers.

Key Stats

• Washington’s CJ Abrams this season: 29 HRs, 94 RBI, .265 AVG
• Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani this season: 30 HRs, 80 RBI, .279 AVG

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• LAD -226 / WSH +179; O/U 8.5

Washington vs. Los Angeles Picks and Prediction

The Dodgers will try to keep their momentum going Sunday in Los Angeles as they wrap up the series against the Nationals. Washington will send Andrew Alvarez to the mound, hoping the left-hander who's 2-6 with a 3.47 ERA, can slow down L.A.’s hot offense. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 4-3.