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Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (70-66) and Washington Nationals (61-75) meet Sunday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Chicago leads 2-0

Chicago had a 4-run 5th inning to beat Washington 5-3 Saturday while covering as a -108 road favorite. RHP Javier Assad picked up the win (6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 2 BB and 4 K).

Chicago has now won 5 straight while the Nationals have dropped both games in Chicago, losing the Friday opener 7-6.

Cubs at Nationals projected starters

RHP Jameson Taillon vs. LHP Mitchell Parker

Taillon (9-8, 3.85 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 133 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 3 K in an 18-8 win at Pittsburgh Pirates Monday
  • Career vs. Washington: 0-1, 4.38 ERA (39 IP, 19 ER), 1.10 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 7 starts

Parker (7-8, 4.26 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 126 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 5-2 loss vs. the New York Yankees Monday
  • First career start vs. Cubs

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Cubs 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 12:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Nationals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+135) | Nationals +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Cubs at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 2, Nationals 1

Moneyline

BET CUBS (-125).

The Cubs enter as the much hotter team as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 7-1 in their last 8 games on on the road. Washington is only 5-5 in its last 10 games and 2-3 in its last 5 games at home.

Chicago has also won 4 straight games vs. Washington and is 4-3 in its last 7 meetings with the Nationals in Washington.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Nationals’ odds of covering here as +1.5 (-160) underdogs, but this line is set just slightly too favorably to risk betting on. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9 (-120).

For Washington, the Under is 8-2 in its last 10 overall and is 4-1 in its last 5 losses. The Under has also hit in 6 of the last 7 Chicago-Washington matchups in the Nation’s Capital.

This is a very slight lean as the Over is 8-1-1 in Chicago’s last 10 and 4-1 in the last 5 matchups between these squads.

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New York Yankees at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Yankees at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (78-55) and Washington Nationals (60-73) conclude a 3-game series Wednesday in D.C. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

New York took the series opener 5-2 and lost the 2nd game 4-2. The Yankees are 5-2 over their last 7 games.

The Nationals are just 31-34 at home, but they are 5-3 over their last 8 games in D.C.

Yankees at Nationals projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Rodon (14-8, 4.16 ERA) is making his 27th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 140 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-0 win vs. Colorado Rockies Friday
  • Career vs. Nationals: 0-0, 1.50 ERA (6 IP, 1 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 1 K

Gore (7-11, 4.51 ERA) is making his 27th start. He’s logged a 1.56 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 131 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 7-0 win at Atlanta Braves Friday
  • Career vs. Yankees: 0-1, 4.50 ERA (4 IP, 2 ER), 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 1 start

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Yankees 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 8:26 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Yankees -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Nationals +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-130) | Nationals +1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Yankees at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 6, Yankees 5

Moneyline

The Nats have won 3 straight series finales. Peg Gore as being underrated overall: he’s been undone by a .367 batting average on balls in play. And he’s facing a Yankee offense that has much better numbers against right-handers (.798 OPS) than against port-siders (.723 OPS).

Rodon’s recent starts don’t add up. A lower quality of contact is not reflected in a 2.67 ERA since July 22. The Yankee southpaw has registered a 5.07 ERA, 1.40 WHIP on the road this season (4.84 road ERA since 2022).

There is value on the home team for this contest. Consider a partial-unit play on the NATIONALS (+165); a +170 would make for full-fledged action.

Run line/Against the spread

Respecting New York’s ability to bang out a 5-run win here. Plus, neither side plays a lot of 1-run games. The value is getting the big plus return on the Nats.

STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under

Looking at runs scored vs. expected, there is some Over lean to everything the Yankees do. They have somewhat underplayed their offensive talents and overplayed what they have on the mound and defensively. Add in some recent-bias fade to Rodon and a 97-degree day in D.C., and the OVER 9 (-105) gets the nod here.

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Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (58-70) and Atlanta Braves (68-59) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 6-2

The Nationals hit the road after taking 2 of 3 from Colorado at Nationals Park, inclduing an 8-3 win Thursday. LHP Patrick Corbin picked up his 1st win since July 19, holding the Rockies to 1 run in 6 innings and striking out 8. DH Juan Yepez put the game out of reach with a 3-run blast in the 8th inning. The Nats are 28-37 on the road and 71-57 against the spread (ATS).

It seems the Braves have righted the ship after a terrible slump after the All-Star break having won 4 of their last 5 games. Atlanta has held opponents to 2 runs per game over this run. They began this 6-game homestand by taking 2 of 3 from the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves are 34-27 at home and 56-71 ATS.

Nationals at Braves projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. LHP Chris Sale

Gore (7-11, 4.66 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 125 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 5-1 loss to the Phillies Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-6, 5.06 ERA (62 IP, 32 R (30 ER), 1.43 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 10 starts
  • 2024 vs Braves: 2-0, 1.74 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 15.1 K/9 in 2 starts

Sale (14-3, 2.62 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 in 140 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 11-3 victory at the Los Angeles Angels Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 8-0, 2.80 ERA (62 IP, 20 R (19 ER), 0.98 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 10 starts
  • Last start vs Nationals: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 10 K in 2-1 road loss on June 7

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Nationals at Braves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:47 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Braves -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Nationals +1.5 (+106) | Braves -1.5 (-128)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Nationals at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 3, Nationals 1

Moneyline

PASS.

I’m on the Braves (-270) to take the opener of this series, but not at those odds. I’ll take my wager to the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BRAVES -1.5 (-128).

Sale has not lost at Truist Park this season. He has not lost any start since June 27 and that streak will continue on Friday night as he gets his 1st career victory against the Nationals. The Braves are 23-13 against lefties and hit over .250 them as a team.

As good as Gore has been this season for Washington, he struggles to go deep into games. The bullpen has cost him on multiple occasions.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-112).

I spoke earlier about how good the Braves pitching has been. They are 8-2 against the Under in their last 10 games. The Nationals have been Under in 4 of their last 6 games.

Sales has not allowed more than 2 ER in his last 12 starts. The only question is how many runs Gore allows, but he’s allowed just 2 ER in his 2 starts against the Braves this season.

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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (46-79) and Washington Nationals (56-69) meet Tuesday to open a 3-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Washington leads 2-1

Colorado escaped with a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres Sunday while covering as a +173 home underdog. Three of Colorado’s last 4 wins have come by a single run and the Rockies have scored at least 6 runs in 3 of their last 4 wins.

Washington won 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday while covering as a +138 road underdog. The win ended a 4-game losing streak for the Nationals, who are back home for the 1st time in 6 games.

Rockies at Nationals projected starters

LHP Austin Gomber vs. LHP DJ Herz

Gomber (3-8, 4.82 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 125 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 4-3 loss at Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday
  • Career vs. Washington: 2-2, 5.47 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 30 H, 9 BB, 22 K in 5 starts

Herz (2-5, 4.25 ERA) makes his 13th career start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 55 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 4-1 loss at Baltimore Orioles Wednesday
  • Career vs. Colorado: 0-0, 7.36 ERA (3 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 7 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1 start

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Rockies at Nationals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +126 (bet $100 to win $126) | Nationals -148 (bet $148 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-172) | Nationals -1.5 (+142)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

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Rockies at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 5, Rockies 4

Moneyline

LEAN NATIONALS (-148).

Washington is the slightly hotter team as it is 2-1 in its last 3 home games while the Rockies have dropped each of their last 3 on the road.

The Nationals are also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings and have won back-to-back meetings between these squads as the home team.

This is a lean because both teams are 4-6 in their last 10 overall and because both teams are pretty bad, so there is no clear advantage here.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I expect the Rockies to cover here as +1.5 (-172) underdogs, but the line is set too heavily to risk betting on. Bet on the moneyline and/or O/U instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-114).

The Over hit in both Washington’s last overall outing and in its last outing at home. The Over is also 62-57-6 for the Nationals.

For Colorado, the Over is 34-26-3 in road games and is 2-1 in its last 3 games overall.

The Over has also hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings between these squads in Washington and is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings straight up.

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Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (55-67) and Philadelphia Phillies (71-50) play the 2nd game of their 4-game series Friday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 6-1

Nationals starter Mitchell Parker had the worst outing of his young career in Thursday’s 13-3 loss. He lasted just 3 innings and allowed 9 ER on 10 hits. All of Washington’s offense came from C Keibert Ruiz who hit 2 HRs. The Nationals have been outscored by the Phillies 43-18 over their 7 games.

The Phillies got home runs from RF Nick Castellanos, 1B Weston Wilson, and 3B Alec Bohm while SS Trea Turner went 3-for-5 with a double, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored. RHP Zack Wheeler earned his 12th victory.

Nationals at Phillies projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Corbin (2-12, 5.98 ERA) makes his 25th career start. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 131 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 5-4 victory against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-7, 6.68 ERA (63 1/3 IP, 51 R (47 ER), 1.72 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 in 12 starts
  • Last start vs Phillies: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 4-0 road victory on April 5
  • Is 6-10 with a 4.81 ERA in 21 starts vs. Phillies

Nola (11-6, 3.60 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 147 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 9 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 11-1 loss at the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 5-3, 3.41 ERA (74 IP, 30 R (28 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 12 starts
  • 2024 vs. Nationals: 2-0, 1.42 (12 2/3 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 0.90 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Is 9-8 with a 3.70 ERA in 31 career starts vs. Nationals

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Nationals at Phillies odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Phillies -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Nationals +1.5 (+105) | Phillies -1.5 (-126)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 8, Nationals 3

Moneyline

PASS.

You can’t bet nearly 3 units to win back 1. Save your wager for the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-128).

I have a simple rule when betting baseball, always bet against Patrick Corbin. He stinks; just look at his numbers across the board. He has gotten progressively worst since the Nationals World Series run back in 2017. Corbin is 1-7 since 2021 against the Phillies.

Philadelphia has beaten the Nationals 6 of their 7 times this season.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-115).

I’m betting the Over because Corbin is allowing 5.5 runs per game over his last 4 starts. He has also allowed 4.4 runs per game in his last 5 starts against the Phillies. Philadelphia has also been Over the total in 4 of their last 5 games.

In their last 3 meetings, the Phillies-Nationals are 2-0-1 against the Over.

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Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (55-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (70-50) open a 4-game set at Citizens Bank Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 5-1

The Nationals split a 2-game set at the Baltimore Orioles, wrapping up the series with a 4-1 loss as +154 underdogs Wednesday with the Under (9) hitting. Washington is 4th in the NL East, 15½ games back of the division-leading Phillies, and has a less than 0.1% chance to make the playoffs, according to FanGraphs.com.

The Phillies also split a midweek 2-game series. After losing 5-0 as -200 favorites in the Tuesday opener, Philadelphia won 9-5 as a -157 favorite Wednesday as the Over (8.5) cashed. The Phillies have a 6-game lead over the 2nd-place Atlanta Braves in the NL East and are -800 at BetMGM Sportsbook to win the division.

Nationals at Phillies projected starters

LHP Mitchell Parker vs. RHP Zack Wheeler

Parker (6-6, 3.83 ERA) makes his 22nd start. The rookie has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 112 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER (2 R), 8 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 3-2 home victory in 10 innings vs. Los Angeles Angels Friday
  • 2024 road stats: 2-4, 4.78 ERA (52 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 11 starts
  • Has never faced Phillies

Wheeler (11-5, 2.78 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 142 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 3-2 setback at Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 7-3, 2.48 ERA (76 1/3 IP, 21 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 12 starts
  • 2024 vs. Nationals: 1-0, 1 home start (May 17), 7 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 4-2 win
  • Career vs. Nationals: 13-15, 4.59 ERA (196 IP, 100 ER), 1.35 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 33 starts

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Nationals at Phillies odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Phillies -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (+110) | Phillies -1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Nationals 2

Moneyline

The Phillies (-300) are 7-2 in Wheeler’s last 9 home starts, but it’s almost impossible to stay profitable in MLB betting into lines with this much vig.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Seven of Wheeler’s last 9 home starts have resulted in multi-run wins for Philadephia. Washington is just 8-13 straight up over its last 21 games, and its last 6 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

Parker has allowed 3 or more ER in 6 of his last 9 road starts, while Wheeler is the 2nd-favorite behind Braves SP Chris Sale to win the NL Cy Young (+200 at BetMGM Sportsbook). The pitching advantage for Philadelphia should be too overwhelming for the Nationals to keep it close.

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-135).

Over/Under

The Under is 30-23-3 (56.6%) this season when the Phillies are home favorites, according to TeamRankings.com.

Wheeler has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 8 of his last 9 home starts. He should bounce back after a rough home outing (5 IP, 7 ER) against the New York Yankees July 29. The risk here is that the Phillies are capable of scoring enough runs against Parker to do most of the heavy lifting, but they’ve put up 5 or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games.

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

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Washington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Washington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (55-65) visit the Baltimore Orioles (70-50) on Wednesday to conclude their season series. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 2-1

The Nationals got back in the win column on Tuesday with a 9-3 win over the Orioles to cover as +165 road underdogs. 3B Ildemaro Vargas led the way on offense with 3 RBIs while RHP Jake Irvin allowed 2 ER in 6 IP to pick up the win.

The Orioles have lost back-to-back games after Tuesday’s loss as -180 home favorites. LHP Trevor Rogers allowed 5 ER in 5 IP to take the loss.

Nationals at Orioles projected starters

LHP DJ Herz vs. RHP Dean Kremer

Herz (2-4, 4.41 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.6 K/9 in 49 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 9-5 loss against San Francisco Giants Thursday
  • Made debuting June 4; 1st time facing Orioles

Kremer (4-9, 4.70 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 84 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 6 K in 7-6 loss at Toronto Blue Jays Thursday
  • Career vs. Nationals: 2-0, 2.31 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 12 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 2 starts; last outing in 2023

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Nationals at Orioles odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Orioles -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-135) | Orioles -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Nationals 5

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Baltimore (-185) to win on Wednesday.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-135).

While the Orioles hold the advantage, the pitching matchup is the difference. The Nationals have won 3 of their last 4 games and have scored 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 7 while the Orioles have scored 3 or fewer runs in back-to-back games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-115).

The Nationals have avoided the Under in 7 of their last 10 games and have hit the Over in back-to-back games. They have scored 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 10 games.

The Orioles have hit the Over in 7 of their last 10 games and have allowed 5 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games. They have scored 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games.

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Los Angeles Angels at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (51-66) and Washington Nationals (54-64) conclude a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 11:35 a.m. ET (Roku). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 2-0

The Angels dropped their 2nd straight heartbreaker in extra innings on Saturday, 5-4 to the Nationals after a 3-2 loss on Friday. Despite the loss, SS Zach Neto had a terrific afternoon going 3-for-4 with a HR. Los Angeles tries to avoid being swept for the 1st time since the All-Star break on Sunday.

Just hours after getting called up from the minors, 3B José Tena had the Nationals’ game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning on Saturday. LF James Wood parked his 4th HR since being called up on July 1. Washington looks to complete its 2nd sweep since the All-Star break.

Angels at Nationals projected starters

RHP Jack Kochanowicz vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Kochanowicz (0-2, 14.14 ERA) makes his 3rd career  start. He has a 2.43 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 7 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 8-2 loss at the Oakland A’s on July 20
  • The 23-year-old was called up from Double-A on Saturday

Gore (7-9, 4.66 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 116 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 8 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 11-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 5-4, 4.61 ERA (62 IP, 43 R (35 ER), 1.64 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 14 starts
  • Only start vs Angels: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 6 K in 3-2 road loss on April 12, 2023

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Angels 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 12:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Nationals -142 (bet $142 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Angels +1.5 (-172) | Nationals -1.5 (+142)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -128 | U: +104)

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Angels at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 7, Angels 4

Moneyline

PASS.

I’m on the Nationals (-142) to complete the sweep on Sunday, but not at those odds. I’ll take my wager to the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS -1.5 (+142).

There is no doubt that Gore has struggled over his last 6 starts. Over that span, he’s 1-2 allowing at least 3 ER in each start. Despite that, he should do enough to get a victory on Sunday against Kochanowicz, who has been called up twice this season to make spot starts and has been awful in both. The Angels as a team has a 4.45 ERA on the road which is why they are 25-31 away from Los Angeles.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-128).

The trends tell a different story than my recommendation, but my gut is telling me there is going to be a lot of runs scored. The Angels actually hit lefties reasonably well, over .250 for the season as a team. While the Nationals may not be the most potent offense, they face an inexperienced arm who has allowed 5 and 7 runs in his 2 spot starts this season.

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Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Brewers (61-47) and Washington Nationals (49-60) meet Friday to begin a 3-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Washington leads 2-1

Milwaukee lost 6-2 to the Atlanta Braves Wednesday while failing to cover as a +103 home underdog. The Brewers have lost back-to-back games and have scored 3 or less runs in each of their last 5 losses. This is Milwaukee’s 1st game back on the road after going 4-2 on a 6-game homestand.

Washington lost 5-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday while failing to cover as a +162 road underdog, extending the Nationals’ losing steak to 4 games. The Nationals are home aftera 2-4 road trip.

Brewers at Nationals projected starters

RHP Frankie Montas vs. RHP Jake Irvin 

Montas (4-8, 5.01 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 93 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 10 H, 3 BB, 6 K in a 9-4 win at Atlanta on July 24 as a member of the Cincinnati Reds
  • Career vs. Washington: 1-1, 9.00 ERA (12 IP, 12 ER), 16 H, 5 BB, 8 K in 4 appearances (2 starts)

Irvin (8-8, 3.44 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 128 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in a 14-3 win at St. Louis Cardinals Saturday
  • Career vs. Milwaukee: 0-2, 7.71 ERA (14 IP, 12 ER), 18 H, 10 BB, 11 K in 3 starts

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Brewers at Nationals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Brewers -118 (bet $118 to win $100) | Nationals +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+136) | Nationals +1.5 (-164)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +102 | U: -124)

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Brewers at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 4, Nationals 3

Moneyline

BET BREWERS (-118).

Milwaukee is 5-5 in its last 10 games and 3-1 in its last 4 road games while the Nationals are 3-7 in their last 10 and have dropped 3 straight at home.

Be aware these teams are 5-5 in the last 10 meetings.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Nationals to cover here as +1.5 (-164) underdogs, but the line is just slightly too risky for me. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-124).

The Under is 3-1 in Washington’s last 4 home games and has hit in each of Milwaukee’s last 3 on the road. The Under has also hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings in Washington.

This is a lean because the Over is 6-4 in Washington’s last 10 outings and 5-4-1 in Milwaukee’s last 10.

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Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (49-57) open a 3-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks (55-51) on Monday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 2-1

The Nationals have lost 4 of their last 6 games, but started off the road trip with a series win over the St. Louis Cardinals. They lost the finale on Sunday 4-3.

The Diamondbacks had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Sunday, losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 in 10 innings. They are 10-4 in their last 14 games.

Nationals at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Mitchell Parker vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Parker (5-6, 4.34 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 95 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 12-3 home loss to San Diego Padres on Wednesday
  • Is 0-2 with 9.18 ERA in 4 July starts
  • First career start vs. Diamondbacks

Montgomery (7-5, 6.11 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 70 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 6-2 road win over Kansas City Royals on Tuesday
  • Is 1-0 with 1.32 ERA in 2 career starts vs. Nationals

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Nationals at Diamondbacks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Diamondbacks -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-140) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nationals at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, Nationals 4

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks are 16-8 in their last 24 games and are 7-0-1 in their last 8 series.

The Nationals have been streaky. They lost 5 in a row, then won 5 of 6, then lost 4 of 6. They are 26-30 on the road and 27-45 against teams with a winning record.

Arizona has won 4 of Montgomery’s 5 outings, but -165 odds don’t give you the value you want on a bet.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Thirteen of the Diamondbacks’ last 16 wins have been by multiple runs. They have scored 5 or more runs in Montgomery’s last 5 starts, averaging 7.6 runs of support.

Nine of the Nationals’ last 10 losses have been by multiple runs.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under

The highest total in their 3 meetings this season has been 7. Four of Arizona’s last 6 games have had at least 9 total runs while 7 of Washington’s last 11 have reached at least 9 runs.

BET OVER 9 (-110).

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