Dodgers vs. Nationals Sharp Report: Pros Aligned on NLDS Game 3

Editor’s note: Anibal Sanchez is now expected to start for the Nationals in place of Max Scherzer, therefore the information below is no longer accurate.

After splitting the first two games in Los Angeles, the NLDS continues with tonight’s Game 3 between the Dodgers and Nationals.

With Hyun-Jin Ryu taking on Max Scherzer, it’s not surprising to see 60% of bettors taking the under (currently 8), especially considering Games 1 and 2 each finished with exactly six runs.

However, professional bettors have largely ignored the total at this point and have instead gotten down, and gotten down hard, on the moneyline.

Odds as of Sunday at 8 a.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150).

Let’s look at how smart money is forcing oddsmakers to adjust the line for Dodgers vs. Nationals Game 3.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals Sharp Report

Hyun-Jin Ryu (14-5, 2.32 ERA) vs. Max Scherzer (11-7, 2.92 ERA)

Sixty-four percent of moneyline tickets are on the underdog Dodgers, but the more shocking trend is where the actual money is landing on this game.

Those 64% of bets make up an astounding 91% of the money, and Sports Insights’ Bet Signals reveal that sharps are largely behind that influx of money on LA.

Pro steamed the Dodgers at +120, +115 and +110, highlighting three unique instances of market-moving action driving this line movement.

At the time of writing, LA sits at +100 at PointsBet, showing just how much influence wiseguys have already had on the NLDS Game 3 betting line.

It is important to also note that the most recent instance of sharp action hit at +110, with no further activity after that market adjustment.