Washington at Los Angeles

A pair of talented offenses clash at Dodger stadium, with Washington tops in baseball in runs scored and on-base percentage, and the Dodgers are sixth in both categories. Washington is on a long road trip and is 33-15 OVER the total after five or more consecutive road games. Washington is also 10-2-1 OVER the total against a team with a winning record. Nationals lefty Gio Gonzalez continued to struggle with his control in a win at San Francisco on Tuesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks over 6+ innings. He is tied with Colorado's Tyler Chatwood for the major-league lead with 35 free passes issued. Washington is 35-17-5 OVER the total when Gonzalez starts after scoring five runs or more in their previous game. And the Dodgers are 89-59 OVER the total against a starting pitcher with poor control, one who allows more than 2.75 walks per start. Los Angeles is also 15-5-4 OVER the total when facing the NL East, and this shapes up as an offensive show. Play OVER the total in this one.