James Anderson is encouraged by Tommy Edman's early display of power. Although typically not heavily rostered previously, Anderson highlighted Edman's early homers this year as indicative of possible underestimated upside. Given Edman's status as affordable in drafts, Anderson's positive impression of his early-season batting performance points towards Edman being a strong value pick capable of providing sneaky fantasy power production.

Andrew Geller believes Will Smith was the most mispriced catcher this fantasy season. Despite dealing with an early spring training foot issue, Smith was inexplicably ignored by fantasy drafters, being available around pick 120 while similar fantasy catchers went much earlier. Comparing Smith's expected production (around .260 average, 20 homers, 70 RBIs, and 70 runs) to pricier catchers like William Contreras, Geller sees Smith offering equivalent or better production at a steep discount, making him the ideal value catcher.

Matt Perrault is bucking conventional wisdom and intends to fade the Dodgers in their first road game of the season. While he didn’t provide extensive matchup details, he stressed this as a bold decision, considering Dodgers' reputation and expectations, signaling caution for bettors typically inclined toward LA in this scenario.

Vaughn Dalzell believes the Dodgers will surpass MLB's all-time record by winning 117 or more games in 2025, recommending a wager at +650 odds. He justified this prediction by highlighting significant roster improvements since last season, notably Shohei Ohtani joining as both pitcher and hitter, addition of rookie Roki Sasaki, free agent Blake Snell, along with a healthy rotation featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin, and rebounding performances from key stars Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Dalzell detailed that last season's underperformance came from multiple highly unusual circumstances like gambling-related distractions and injuries, which are unlikely to repeat. With reinforced pitching depth and a fully healthy and focused core, Dalzell sees Dodgers poised for record-breaking performance.

Ron Romanelli is confidently backing the Dodgers to win the NL West at -600 odds, arguing this still represents strong betting value despite the heavy juice. Romanelli emphasizes the extremely high probability of this outcome, estimating the Dodgers win the division at least 90% of the time, well above the 86% implied odds at the -600 price. He highlights the Dodgers' already dominant team bolstered by significant pitching acquisitions Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell, plus increased depth that mitigates injury concerns such as Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. With the bullpen strengthened by Kirby Yates and the offense reinforced by Michael Conforto along with reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani, Romanelli sees the Dodgers as near-locks barring catastrophic injuries. He strongly urges bettors to take advantage of this "pricey but profitable" wager.

Guy Boston leans confidently towards Dodgers -1.5 run line or an over on the Dodgers' team total against the Nationals following Los Angeles' surprising slow offensive start in this series. Despite Washington's two straight wins (including an 8-2 victory yesterday), Boston remains skeptical of Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin, whose subpar early-season form contrasts notably with Dodgers hitters' capabilities. Logan Nack's heavy use of fastballs and changeups aligns well against Washington's offensive struggles with these pitch types, making Boston reassured that the Dodgers' potent lineup is positioned ideally to break out today.

JD Bets recommends targeting pitcher Bobby Miller ('NAC') for strikeouts over 3.5 against the Washington Nationals. Despite Washington's moderate batting form, the Nationals currently average nine strikeouts per game over their last ten outings. Miller has averaged nearly 5 strikeouts in his recent games and hit this line in both previous matchups against the Nationals. JD feels confident taking the over due to Miller's consistently high strikeout presence and the Nationals' frequent swing-and-miss tendencies.

Kenny G advocated betting the Dodgers at -158 on the road against the Nationals, acknowledging some caution about Delaney Knack making his first start in the majors, having only thrown two relief innings. Still, Kenny argued this concern is minimized given the Dodgers' outstanding bullpen with a 2.51 ERA (fourth-best in baseball). Kenny anticipates Knack won't be asked to pitch deep—likely four innings max—leading to heavy reliance on the Dodgers' superb bullpen. Given the Nationals' pitching woes (starter Jake Irvin shaky at 5.40 ERA, and bullpen ERA at 5.90), Kenny strongly believes this scenario provides substantial betting value for Los Angeles.

Kenny G firmly endorsed taking the Dodgers at -158 against the Nationals, citing significant pitching and bullpen mismatches. While the Dodgers struggled recently, the Nationals present considerable vulnerabilities— particularly with Jake Irvin starting (5.40 ERA, giving up two homers against Arizona) and their glaring bullpen problems (5.90 ERA, fourth worst in MLB). Although Dodgers starter Delaney Knack lacks experience (only one relief appearance), Kenny expects the Dodgers' elite bullpen (fourth-best 2.51 ERA) and offense (top-five in slugging percentage and runs scored) to power a needed bounce-back win here.

Cash Out Sports Picks is confidently betting the Dodgers as favorites to win and cover the spread versus Washington. Dodgers starter Landon Knack has consistently performed well versus the Nationals, giving up just four runs in 11 innings, whereas Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin struggles significantly, with a 4.57 career ERA and 5.00 ERA at Nationals Park. Given Irvin's woes and Knack's track record, it's highly likely the Dodgers avoid the series sweep here.

Bill Harrelson strongly recommended betting under 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs for Andy Pages, despite a recent strong performance against the Nationals with 4 combined hits, runs, and RBIs. Pages has consistently struggled against the set line, hitting under in 15 of his last 20 and 7 of his last 10 outings. Sportsbooks like DraftKings significantly favor the under at -125 odds, and although Pages performed well recently against the Nationals and Phillies, his season-long numbers indicate sustained struggles, having fallen below this total in 9 of his 12 total games, illustrating a poor 75% season success rate for the under.

It's The Final Round highlighted Shohei Ohtani as a strong fantasy and betting target for today against pitcher Jake Irvin. Ohtani has historically excelled against Irvin's pitch arsenal, batting .476 vs curveball, .292 vs four-seam fastballs, .340 vs changeups, and .421 vs sinkers last season. While he's only had limited at-bats against those pitches this year, Ohtani already recorded home runs off both the fastball and changeup this season. Conversely, Jake Irvin has significantly struggled this year, allowing batting averages of .364 vs curveballs and a dreadful .667 versus four-seam fastballs. Moreover, Irvin's launch angle sweet spot allowed at 42% indicates hitters routinely making ideal contact. Considering Ohtani has already recorded three hits in six career at-bats against Irvin, this matchup screams of outstanding potential for Ohtani to provide significant fantasy returns and upside player prop value today.

B Wade favored Mookie Betts to surpass 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs. Although the Dodgers are in a current four-game losing skid, Betts boasts a strong record against pitcher Jake Irvin: hitting 4-for-9 with two RBIs, zero strikeouts and an .889 OPS. Wade highlighted Betts' consistent production against Irvin and favorable matchup data as key reasons to anticipate Betts clearing this prop despite recent team struggles.

B Wade advised taking Will Smith over 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs. Smith has cleared this in 9 of his 11 games this season and is off to a strong start in general. Wade highlighted Smith's history against Jake Irvin, where he's batting .333 (3-for-9). Additionally, Irvin struggled against the Dodgers last year, posting a 5.06 ERA and notably poor 1.7 WHIP against them. Considering Smith's consistent early-season production and Irvin's struggles, Wade sees Smith's success very likely in this matchup.

Eric Pathi cautioned bettors against consistently betting teams like the Dodgers as heavy favorites in regular-season games, pointing out built-in seasonal losses. With a preseason win total around 120 victories in 162 games, the Dodgers inherently will experience 40-50 losses, regardless of their overall dominance. Betting them regularly as big favorites, even if they won 120 games, ultimately leads to bankroll losses given the significant juice required. Pathi underscored that teams like the Dodgers are not overly concerned by regular-season losses, which are inevitable and planned for in their approach, creating regular value opportunities betting against heavy favorites.

Data Skrive highlighted Shohei Ohtani as a favorable option on home run props at +280 versus the Nationals. Joey Ohtani has homered 4 times in his first 13 contests (30.8% of games), and his elite form combined with a favorable matchup makes him a strong bet to deliver value for bettors and DFS players.

Guy Boston is leaning toward backing the Dodgers team total over 4.5 runs today. Though he notes the Dodgers' recent struggles against left-handed pitching, today's opponent Brad Lord pitches from the right side and has minimal Major League experience. Lord has recorded just two innings thus far, walking two hitters and registering a WHIP of 2.5. Given Lord's limited exposure and shaky initial metrics, plus the Dodgers' motivation after an unexpected loss yesterday, Guy expects a strong bounce-back offensive performance. Additionally, he highlights the Nationals' bullpen woes, suggesting offensive production could occur late-game even if initially quiet.

Brian Howard sees hidden strikeout betting value in Dodgers starter Justin Robleski due to his relatively unknown status in the betting market. Howard highlights that the Nationals continue exhibiting extremely high strikeout rates. He predicts sportsbooks will set Robleski's strikeout prop at a low number given his obscurity to bettors, creating optimal value. Specifically, Howard identified a potential strikeout total of around 3.5 as a threshold where he'd eagerly bet the over, fully confident in Robleski's ability to exceed that mark against the strikeout-prone Nationals lineup.

Kyle Purviance explained his strategy targeting RBI prop bets on Shohei Ohtani due specifically to Ohtani batting lead-off, noting these hitters typically offer better odds because they don't have immediate multi-RBI opportunities in their first at-bat. However, given strong hitting depth at the bottom of the Dodgers' lineup, he argues there's a solid chance of runners being on base when Ohtani comes around. This makes Ohtani consistently undervalued in two-plus RBI props despite his high upside, making it a high-reward wager gaining an edge compared to traditional home-run props.

Jay Croucher and the NBC Sports Bet team recommended betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline in their matchup against the Nationals on Tuesday, citing the model projection as strong support despite recent team struggles. Although the Dodgers have dropped two consecutive games and lost three of their last four, the mismatch in starting pitching provides confidence—Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski is making his season debut but has potential for strong performance, while Nationals starter Brad Lord struggled significantly in his lone appearance this year, allowing one run in one inning against Toronto. Additionally, despite the Dodgers' two-game skid, they remain significant favorites (-175 moneyline) highlighting oddsmakers' continued confidence in them bouncing back.

According to Cash Out Sports Picks, the Dodgers are expected to comfortably win and cover the spread against the Nationals who are utilizing a bullpen game featuring pitcher Brad Lord. Furthermore, Justin Robleski will debut for LA, though he struggled in 2024. Still, the Dodgers potent offense figures prominently into the opposition's bullpen-centric pitching plan. Dodgers historically hold superiority in recent matchups, winning four of their last six against the Nationals in Washington. Betting the Dodgers as favorites covering the spread is encouraged based on superior offensive strength and bullpen uncertainty for Washington.

Derek Farnsworth pinpointed the Dodgers' offense as a priority stack for DFS purposes against Nationals starting pitcher Brad Lord. Lord has struggled significantly, with an alarming 10.53 xFIP versus left-handed hitters and a cavernous 0% strikeout rate in his limited 2024-25 sample size. The Dodgers lineup features potent left-handed and switch hitters—highlighted by Shohei Ohtani, Michael Conforto, and Max Muncy—who project exceptionally well against Lord's vulnerabilities. Farnsworth underscored the 4.90-run total, high matchup upside, and Lord’s extreme splits as key reasons to aggressively target Dodgers stacks in fantasy baseball lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel for today.

Data Skrive spotlighted Shohei Ohtani as a strong individual prop betting option against the Nationals. Ohtani, who is batting .311 with four home runs, ranks seventh in the MLB in home runs and has maintained impressive plate discipline with 10 walks. Ohtani's prop odds are set at -250 for at least one hit and -115 to exceed 1.5 total bases against Washington's pitching, offering solid value for fantasy managers and prop bettors.

Data Skrive highlighted Teoscar Hernandez's strong recent form and prime matchup against the Nationals. Hernandez leads the Dodgers with 13 RBI, which ranks third in the majors. He enters this game with hits in each of his last two contests, batting .316 over his last five games with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI. Facing the Nationals pitching staff at Nationals Park, Hernandez has favorable odds on player props including -220 odds to record at least one hit and +130 odds to exceed 1.5 total bases. He is well-positioned to deliver consistent fantasy production given this appealing matchup against a vulnerable pitching staff.

JD Bets confidently suggests betting on Tommy Edman to hit a home run against Nationals lefty MacKenzie Gore. Edman historically performs very well against left-handed pitching, highlighted by his .333 career average and power numbers against Gore specifically. Gore, coming off a season with a nearly 4 ERA, previously allowed significant hits to Edman. JD Bets plans to consistently back Edman anytime he faces a left-handed pitcher until this angle proves unsuccessful, emphasizing Edman's great splits and historical success.

Guy Boston recommends betting the Nationals for the first five innings and the game total under when considering the Dodgers current struggles against left-handed pitching. While emphasizing he doesn’t think these offensive problems are fundamental for LA long-term, he's unwilling to pay -180 full game price or -155 first five considering the Dodgers recent challenges. Guy Boston cited recent series versus Braves and Phillies where the Dodgers offense underwhelmed significantly against lefties in two out of three games each series. Thus, he sees value specifically in the under and also in Washington's first five innings line, especially due to doubts about early scoring potential in Dodgers games lately.

Guy Boston suggested caution against backing the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup today due to their surprising, persistent struggles against left-handed pitching early this season. He noted the Dodgers are hitting just .188 versus lefties thus far. Nationals starter Mackenzie Gore, although coming off two shaky starts against strong offenses (Toronto, Arizona), could find a better matchup today given LA's lefty-related flaws. With the Dodgers listed as heavy favorites (-180 overall, -155 first five innings), Guy Boston believes the pricing does not represent value given the Dodgers' current struggles vs left-handers. He advised considering the Nationals first five innings bet at plus-money (+135 first five innings), despite reservations due to Washington's weak bullpen (28th ERA, 29th WHIP, 29th K-to-BB rate) that led him to avoid recommending a full-game play.

Scott Reichel advised playing Dustin May over 4.5 strikeouts at minus 130, highlighting May's solid first outing of the season where he easily surpassed this number (six strikeouts in five innings). The Nationals have been particularly strikeout-prone early this year, averaging 10.67 strikeouts per game — second-most in MLB. Based on May's sharp form returning from injury and the Nationals' swing-and-miss tendencies, Scott anticipates May to hit the five-plus strikeout mark comfortably in this matchup.

Kenny G advised betting on the Dodgers -165 against Washington, seeing it as a prime bounceback spot for LA. He noted Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore started the season with an impressive 13-strikeout game against Philadelphia, but followed that with a rough outing in Toronto, giving up nine hits and three earned runs. Kenny expressed skepticism Gore will repeat his dominance from the Phillies game. He further cited the Nationals' lackluster offense, ranked bottom-third at 22nd in runs and batting average, hitting just .216 as a team. Given the stark difference in overall team quality and Gore's inconsistency, Kenny sees strong value in the Dodgers moneyline despite the steep price.

Kenny G predicted a strong performance from Dodgers starter Dustin May against the Washington Nationals. He highlighted May's first outing against an elite Atlanta lineup, where he went five innings without allowing an earned run and striking out six to illustrate his skill. He emphasized the Dodgers should bounce back offensively after a quiet series with the Phillies, given their top-five ranking in runs and slugging percentage. The Nationals lineup, coming off close games against the Diamondbacks, was perceived as vulnerable, suggesting May is positioned for another impactful performance.

Just A Bet Outside strongly backs Dustin May's strikeout prop (Over 4.5 Ks) today against the Nationals. Despite not pitching professionally in over a year, May showed strong strikeout ability (six Ks, 11 whiffs on 81 pitches) in his first start. He has filthy swing-and-miss stuff and faces an ideal matchup versus a Nationals offense filled with high-strikeout young hitters (Abrams 32%, Wood 43.5%, Lowe 51%, Crews 46.2%). Washington has the fifth-highest team strikeout rate versus right-hand pitching (27.6%) this year and has surrendered eight strikeout games to three different right-handers. Given May's promising start, raw stuff, and Nationals' pronounced swing-and-miss tendencies, Just A Bet Outside views this prop bet as exceptionally strong.

Cash Out Sports Picks strongly backed the Dodgers money line, highlighting Dustin May's stellar first outing of the season, tossing five shutout innings with just one hit allowed. The Dodgers have excelled with runners on base, boasting a .982 team OPS (second-best in MLB), compared to the Nationals' anemic .641 OPS (22nd in MLB). May, backed up by a dominant Dodgers bullpen currently carrying a 2.24 earned run average, positions the Dodgers effectively to handle a Nationals offense still searching for consistency and sufficient offensive firepower.

Data Skrive pointed to Tommy Edman as an excellent DFS consideration in the Dodgers vs Nationals game due to his early-season power surge. Edman leads the Dodgers with five home runs already, making him a prime candidate to exploit a Nationals pitching staff that has struggled to suppress power bats. His DFS viability is further supported by his influential role in LA’s potent lineup, providing significant upside.

Data Skrive highlighted Mookie Betts as a strong contributor expected to deliver offensively in the Dodgers vs Nationals matchup. Betts is currently carrying a two-game hitting streak into this game and is batting .263 over his last five games, recording a double, a homer, and driving in three runs. His consistent recent performance and strong season start (.313 average, three homers) make him a reliable DFS choice especially against a struggling Nationals pitching staff.

Data Skrive identified Tommy Edman as an undervalued home run bet at enticing odds of +520 against the Nationals. Edman has quietly belted five homers in 11 games this season, boasting a remarkable 45.5% home run per game rate. His encouraging start translates into high upside potential given these betting odds, making him a noteworthy consideration for DFS and prop betting.

Scott Reichel is confidently backing the Dodgers moneyline and possibly the run line against Washington, despite acknowledging MacKenzie Gore as a solid pitcher. Gore has produced respectable starts boasting a 2.45 ERA through 11 innings thus far this season. However, Reichel highlights Washington's persistent bullpen issues, noting they have previously let Gore down, resulting in multiple-run defeats in both of Gore’s starts. In his latest game against Toronto, Gore gave up nine hits in only five innings, signaling potential vulnerability. Additionally, Reichel draws comparisons to situations where solid starters, citing Skeens with Pittsburgh and previously deGrom with the Mets, consistently fail to earn wins due to weak bullpens. Given these bullpen vulnerabilities and the Dodgers’ superior offensive talent, Reichel asserts there's significant value on the Dodgers moneyline at -150, describing it as surprisingly cheap given the talent disparity between these teams.

It's The Final Round suggests Shohei Ohtani is a viable option against MacKenzie Gore, though noting it's less strong than previous picks. Gore frequently throws to left-handed hitters using his four-seam fastball and cutter, pitches Ohtani hits well (.265 average against fastballs, .400 against cutters). Gore is notoriously vulnerable this year, ranking among MLB's worst in sweet spot percentage allowed (52.2%). Despite Ohtani's modest 27.6% personal sweet spot rate this year and limited recent left-handed pitcher data (2 hits in 9 at-bats), he's considered a solid choice given Gore's weaknesses.

It's The Final Round strongly advises targeting Mookie Betts against MacKenzie Gore, citing excellent historical performance and favorable matchups. Betts has a .750 lifetime batting average (3 hits in 4 at-bats) against Gore and impressive splits against his pitches: four-seam fastball (.318), curveball (.556 last season), and cutter (.556). Additionally, Gore ranks badly in yielding quality contact, with a 52.2% sweet spot rate, among the worst in MLB. Betts maintains a solid 36% sweet spot percentage himself, reinforcing this betting and fantasy advantage.

It's The Final Round points out Teoscar Hernandez as a prime play versus MacKenzie Gore. Hernandez has dominated Gore's primary pitch, the four-seam fastball, hitting .750 this season (3 for 4), including a home run, and posted strong batting averages against Gore's secondary pitches—curve (.350), change-up (.351), and cutter (.750 last year). Critically, Gore's vulnerability stands out, as he's allowing a sweet spot launch angle on 52.2% of balls put in play, ranking as the 20th worst of 366 pitchers tracked. Hernandez himself owns a robust 40% sweet spot percentage, setting up an exceptional DFS opportunity.

Bettor Mark is backing the Dodgers on the money line against the Phillies. He likes the Dodgers' matchup given starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow coming off a dominant first start and the Dodgers facing a regression candidate in Christopher Sanchez. Mark believes Sanchez's strong early performances won't sustain. He highlights the Dodgers' ability to effectively handle left-handed pitching. He initially bet the Dodgers at -120 and still likes it at -135, emphasizing the rare opportunity to back LA at this relatively short price.

Brad Francis advised backing the Dodgers on the money line versus the Phillies, noting Philadelphia's significant recent troubles as underdogs after losing their previous game, with seven straight defeats in such scenarios. He highlighted the favorable pitching matchup for Los Angeles featuring Tyler Glasnow against Cristopher Sanchez, expecting this game to be a low-scoring pitchers' duel. Ultimately, Brad trusts the Dodgers' stronger lineup and Glasnow's pitching, recommending capitalizing on a solid price making Los Angeles appealing on the money line.

Dana Lane is cautious about backing Tyler Glasnow against the Phillies, noting he threw only 79 pitches in his first game back from an elbow strain. Lane emphasized Glasnow, despite pitching well against Atlanta in his previous start, is still figuring out mechanics to minimize elbow stress. With Glasnow's limited pitch count potentially capping his innings, coupled with the Phillies lineup presenting a tougher test than he faced last start, Lane views Glasnow's ability to pitch deep into this game with skepticism, negatively impacting the Dodgers' betting appeal.

JD Bets backed the Dodgers moneyline versus Philadelphia due to confidence in Tyler Glasnow's impressive recent performance where he struck out 8 Braves hitters and allowed zero earned runs. Bets contrasted this performance with Phillies starter Chris Sanchez who had decent numbers but faced a significantly weaker Rockies offense. Convinced the Dodgers bats will provide adequate support combined with Glasnow's dominance, JD labeled the Dodgers as a clear betting pick.

Kyle Purviance recommends Miguel Rojas to record two or more total bases against Aaron Nola, emphasizing a notably positive batter-pitcher history. Over a significant sample of 36 at bats against Nola, Rojas is 11-for-36 (.306 average) with only one strikeout across 38 plate appearances, indicating he's seeing Nola's pitches exceedingly well. Purviance specifically mentions Rojas's history of extra-base hits (three doubles), suggesting Rojas will have generous odds for this player prop and considers it a strong betting angle given the matchup.

Dylan Rockford recommended the Dodgers at plus 110, noting strong value given their potency at the plate. Although Roki Sasaki's initial MLB performances have been shaky, Rockford placed more emphasis on the Dodgers' offense and bullpen advantage over Philadelphia. Additionally, Phillies starter Aaron Nola struggled considerably against a relatively weak Nationals offense (allowing five earned runs in five innings), signaling vulnerability against a far superior Dodgers lineup. Rockford's own numbers priced the Dodgers as favorites at -115, indicating value at current odds. He also likes the under 8.5 total, suggesting faith in bullpen matchups to limit scoring late.

Scott Reichel expressed strong skepticism about Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, noting Sasaki's early struggles since transitioning from Japan to MLB. Sasaki has a 5.79 ERA through two starts, hasn't provided innings depth, and visibly appears overwhelmed emotionally in the major league setting, especially in a big market like Los Angeles. Reichel specifically referenced agent comments regarding emotional concerns as a significant red flag. Considering Sasaki’s persistent struggles and emotional challenges, Reichel recommended leaning on the Phillies, even with uncertainty over Aaron Nola after his own poor outing against the Nationals.

Joe Pisapia confidently picked the Phillies as a strong bet to hand the Dodgers their first loss of the season, highlighting factors like hostile fans at home in Philly, challenging cross-country travel for Los Angeles, and Jesus Luzardo's excellent recent form. Pisapia pointed out this will be LA's first genuinely difficult road environment this season and expected Philly's intensity and the travel factor to negatively impact the previously unbeaten Dodgers, viewing the Phillies at plus-money as valuable betting upside.

Kenny G expressed concerns about Dodgers pitching prospect Roki Sasaki against Philadelphia. Sasaki struggled to find the strike zone badly in his early outings, with 5 walks in 3 innings vs the Cubs, and more control problems against the Tigers (4 walks in 2.2 innings). Although the Dodgers still won those games, Kenny noted Sasaki's inability to work deep into games and cautioned against relying heavily on him yet. Facing a Phillies team currently on a four-game winning streak and an offense he respects, Kenny suggests clear caution here, believing Sasaki could be vulnerable against a lineup far tougher than he previously faced.

It's The Final Round highlighted the strong matchup advantage Mookie Betts has against Aaron Nola, based on their three-year history and Nola's pitch arsenal. Betts has excelled versus Nola, hitting .462 (6 hits in 13 at bats with 2 home runs). Specifically, Betts performs exceptionally well against pitches like Nola's sinker (.383 avg), four-seam fastball (.286 avg), and cutter (.400 avg), on which Nola struggles considerably (allowed batting averages of .345 with sinker and .375 with cutter). Although the knuckle curve is Nola's premier pitch (33% usage), he's still allowing a .231 avg against it. With this favorable data, It’s The Final Round loves the opportunity to target bets on Betts’ success versus Nola.

Cash Out Sports Picks recommends betting the over in Dodgers versus Phillies, emphasizing questionable pitching matchups for both teams. Notably, Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki has struggled early in his rookie year, unable to get through more than three innings in his starts. With Sasaki likely exiting early again, Los Angeles will need multiple bullpen arms, creating opportunities for Phillies hitters to thrive. Meanwhile, Aaron Nola, usually reliable, struggled in his season-opener by giving up two home runs against the Nationals, indicating he's vulnerable against the Dodgers' potent lineup. Given these shaky pitching situations combined with both offenses' strength, this game has strong potential for a high-scoring outcome.

ESPN Fantasy advised benching Roki Sasaki for his upcoming start versus the Philadelphia Phillies due to his difficult transition to Major League Baseball. Despite possessing elite-level stuff comparable to top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, Sasaki has struggled significantly with command so far, walking nine batters in his first 4 2/3 MLB innings. ESPN emphasized it's wise to maintain patience for Sasaki until he adjusts better to MLB hitters, making Saturday's tough road matchup against a quality Phillies lineup particularly risky.