Toronto Blue Jays at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays (16-18) and Washington Nationals (16-17) conclude their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Nationals Park is slated for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
Toronto snapped their 3-game losing streak Saturday with a 6-3 victory over the Nationals. RHP Kevin Gausman pitched 5 1/3 innings of shutout baseball, striking out 8 to earn his 2nd win and CF Kevin Kiermaier had a 2-run HR. Toronto looks to avoid losing a 4th consecutive series with a win on Sunday.
It was a rough day for the Nationals in the field as they committed 4 errors in the loss. RHP Jake Irvin went 5 innings without allowing an earned run. Washington did get multi-hit games from SS C.J. Abrams and 2B Luis Garcia Jr. with each collecting an RBI. Washington is 5-9 at home.
Blue Jays at Nationals projected starters
RHP Alek Manoah vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore
Manoah makes his comeback to the majors after elbow and shoulder injuries. He went 3-9, 5.87 ERA in 2023 with a 1.74 WHIP, 6.1 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 87 1/3 IP.
- 2023 road stats: 3-4, 4.33 ERA (52 IP, 25 ER) in 10 starts
- Only start vs. Nationals: Loss, 3 IP, 6 ER (7 R), 6 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 12-6 road loss Aug. 17, 2021
Gore (2-3, 3.19 ERA) may make his 7th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 31 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-1 loss at Texas Rangers Tuesday
- Only start vs Blue Jays: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 5-4 road victory Aug. 29, 2023
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Blue Jays at Nationals odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -116 (bet $116 to win $100) | Nationals -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+150) | Nationals +1.5 (-182)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Blue Jays at Nationals picks and predictions
Prediction
Nationals 5, Blue Jays 3
Moneyline
BET NATIONALS (-102).
Washington may not be playing great at home this season, but I love getting close to plus odds against a pitcher returning to the mound for the 1st time since last Aug. 10. Manoah struggled in 2023, especially against lefties to the tune of a nearly .900 OBP. The Nationals are loaded with lefties.
The Blue Jays are struggling as a team at the plate, batting .225. Things get even worse away from Rogers Centre, hitting .207 and sporting a record of 8-11 for the season.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
I’m going to focus my bet on the moneyline and not worry about the run line in this game.
Over/Under
PASS.
I really don't see an edge to be had on this bet. Toronto and Washington are 10-10 against the Over in their last 20 combined games. I truly could see this game going either way which is why I'm going to just stay away.
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