Nationals-Dodgers Pointspread Pointers

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. The Nationals will give the ball to starter Jason Bergmann in this one. Righthander Bergmann is 1-7 this season with a 3.87 ERA. Starting this game for the Dodgers will be Clayton Kershaw. The lefthander has a 5.18 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 158-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Derek Lowe combined on a two-hit shutout on Saturday, as the Dodgers defeated the Nationals 6-0. The Dodgers won the game as -210 favorites, while the six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (7.5). Matt Kemp belted a two-run homer for the Dodgers. Lowe evened his record to 8-8 with the win. Odalis Perez surrendered six runs off eight hits over four innings in the loss. The Nationals were +190 underdogs in the contest. Current streak: Washington has lost 5 straight games. Los Angeles has won 2 straight games. Team records: Washington: 38-66 SU Los Angeles: 51-52 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing San Francisco are 7-3 After playing Washington are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Washington is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Washington is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Washington LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Next up: Washington home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 29 LA Dodgers home to San Francisco, Monday, July 28