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The Minnesota Twins (24-22) and Washington Nationals (20-25) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Nationals won 2-1 last season
The Twins have lost 6 games in a row after falling 5-2 against Cleveland Sunday and failing to cash as +103 road underdogs. RHP Jhoan Duran allowed a walk-off 3-run home run to pick up the loss.
Washington has lost 5 games in a row after falling 11-5 against the Phillies Sunday and failing to cash as a +196 road underdog. RF Eddie Rosario led the way on offense with 2 RBIs. RHP Jacob Barnes allowed 2 ER in 1/3 innings and picked up the loss.
Twins at Nationals projected starters
RHP Pablo Lopez vs. LHP Mitchell Parker
Lopez (4-3, 3.93 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.43 BB/9 and 10.37 K/9 in 50 1/3 innings.
- Twins are 5-4 in his starts, including 4-1 in his last 5
- Has allowed 1 ER or fewer in 2 of his last 3 starts
- Has allowed 22 ER and 7 HR this season while striking out 58 and walking 8
Parker (2-2, 3.09 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.97 BB/9 and 7.03 K/9 in 32 innings.
- Nationals are 3-3 in his starts, including 0-3 in his last 3
- Has allowed 3 or more ER in 2 of his last 3 starts
- Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR while striking out 25 and walking 7
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Twins at Nationals odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Twins -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Nationals +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+100) | Nationals +1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Twins at Nationals picks and predictions
Prediction
Twins 4, Nationals 2
Moneyline
PASS.
The run line presents a better opportunity for profit on the Twins (-165).
Run line/Against the spread
BET TWINS -1.5 (+100).
While the Twins have struggled recently, they took a lead into the 9th inning Sunday against the Guardians and face a Washington squad that is just 2-8 in its last 10 games. In 5 of their last 7 losses, including 4 of their last 5, the Nationals have lost by 2 or more runs. They have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 8 while allowing 4 or more in 4 of their last 5.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).
Both offenses have seemingly stalled as of late with the Twins hitting the Under in 7 of their last 10 and the Nationals failing to hit the Over in 7 of their last 10. With 2 pitchers taking the mound who have demonstrated solid control and limited runners, both teams will face troubles getting runners across the plate.
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