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Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (47-56) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (53-49) Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cardinals lead 3-1

The Nats were swept by the San Diego Padres in a 3-game series that ended with RHP Dylan Cease no-hitting them in a 3-0 setback Thursday. This is on the heels of the Nats sweeping a 3-game series over the Cincinnati Reds. The one to watch is OF Jesse Winker. He is hitting .352 with 11 homers and 34 RBIs in 241 career at-bats against the Cardinals. That improves to .379-7-17 in 95 ABs at Busch.

The Cardinals followed up a dramatic 2-1 win over stud RHP Paul Skenes with a half-hearted 5-0 loss Wednesday. They outhit the Pittsburgh Pirates, drew 9 walks and could not score a run, which is hard to fathom. The Cards are dreadful against lefties at .223/.288/.335 BA/OBP/SLG.

Nationals at Cardinals projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Gore (6-8, 4.20 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 100 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 IP, 3 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 5-4 home win Saturday against Cincinnati Reds
  • 2 career starts vs. Cardinals: 0-1, 9.64 ERA, 2.36 WHIP, 7 BB, 13 K in 9 1/3 IP
  • July 6 vs. St. Louis: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 5 K in 14-6 home win

Gray (10-6, 3.54 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 through 106 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 9-5 victory Saturday at Atlanta Braves
  • Last start vs. Nationals: No-decision, 5 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 7-6 road win in 11 innings July 5
  • Last 5 starts vs. Nats: 2-1, 4.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 25 K in 25 IP

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Nationals at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Cardinals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-140) | Cardinals -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 5, Nationals 3

Moneyline

The Cards are bad against lefties, but they have seen Gore well. They had an off-day Thursday to recharge, and there’s no reason they should drop this game. They also dropped out of the 3rd Wild Card spot, and things have become urgent.

That said, -175 is too expensive for how inconsistent they are. Instead, SGP CARDINALS ML AND SONNY GRAY OVER 5.5 K’S (+145). Gray fanned 6 Nats July 5 and has 6+ K’s in 6 of 7 GS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Cardinals play entirely too many 1-run games to trust them on the RL. They are 19-14 in 1-run affairs. PASS, and devote your attention elsewhere.

Remember that dominance Winker has displayed against St. Louis? Take JESSE WINKER OVER 1.5 H+R+RBI (+125). He’s 3-for-6 lifetime against Gray.

Over/Under

It’s slated to be a humid, 82-degree evening with a light breeze blowing left-to-right. The Nats are 5-5 O/U, and the Cards are 4-6 O/U in their last 10. The Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings, though.

Gore has pitched against St. Louis twice and gave up 5 ER in each start. I look for the OVER 7.5 (-115) to cash.

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San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (54-50) and Washington Nationals (47-55) meet Thursday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 12:05 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: San Diego leads 5-0

San Diego embarrassed Washington 12-3 Wednesday while covering as a -103 road favorite. The Padres scored 12 unanswered runs from the 2nd to 5th innings after going down 3-0 in the 1st. C Kyle Higashioka went 3-for-5  with a HR and 3 RBI.

LHP Mitchell Parker was the losing pitcher (3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 5 K) as the Nationals have lost both games of this series.

Padres at Nationals projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. LHP Patrick Corbin 

Cease (9-8, 3.76 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 in 122 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K in a 7-0 win over Cleveland Guardians Saturday
  • Career vs. Washington: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (7 IP, 0 ER), 1 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 1 start

Corbin (2-9, 5.35 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 111 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 6 K in a 8-5 win over Cincinnati Reds Friday
  • Career vs. San Diego: 7-11, 4.75 ERA (127 IP, 67 ER), 1.46 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 25 appearances (20 starts)

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Padres at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:24 p.m. ET.

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

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Padres at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Nationals 5

Moneyline

PASS.

The Padres should cover here as -185 road favorites, but a line set this favorably is never worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total  instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN NATIONALS +1.5 (-110).

Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Nationals are 56-46 ATS on the year and 33-21 ATS when coming off a loss this season. The Padres are 53-51 ATS and 32-17 ATS as the road squad this year.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-105).

The Over has hit in 3 of Washington’s last 5 home games and is 5-2 in its last 7 overall. The Over has also hit in 7 of the last 10 San Diego-Washington meetings, being 5-1 in the last 6 overall and 2-1 in the last 3 meetings in the Nation’s Capital.

Be aware that the Over is only 3-7 San Diego’s last 10 outings.

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San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (53-50) visit the Washington Nationals (47-54) on Wednesday. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 4-0

The Padres have won 3 games in a row after taking down the Nationals 4-0 on Tuesday and covering as +103 road underdogs. CF Jackson Merrill had 2 RBIs and RHP Randy Vasquez allowed 0 ER in 6 IP to pick up the win.

Washington had a 3-game winning streak snapped with Tuesday’s loss while failing to cover as a -111 home favorite. The offense was held to just 5 hits while LHP DJ Herz allowed 2 ER in 5 IP to pick up the loss.

Padres at Nationals projected starters

RHP Matt Waldron vs. LHP Mitchell Parker

Waldron (5-9, 3.59 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.48 BB/9 and 7.91 K/9 in 112 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 7-0 loss at Cleveland Guardians on Friday
  • Career vs. Nationals: 0-1, 3.38 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 9 H, 3 BB, 10 K in 2 starts

Parker (5-5, 3.90 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.05 BB/9 and 7.41 K/9 in 92 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 6-5 win at Milwaukee Brewers on July 13
  • Rookie debuted April 15 and has not yet faced Padres in his career

Padres at Nationals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Nationals -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+140) | Nationals +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Padres at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 4, Nationals 3

Moneyline

BET PADRES (-115).

San Diego has taken down Washington in each of the previous 4 matchups this season. It has held opponents to 1 run or fewer in each of its last 3 games and in 4 of its last 6. Its won each of its last 3 games, all on the road, and faces Parker, who did not make it out of the 1st inning in his last start.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline has the best value in this matchup.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Padres have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games including each of their last 4, which have all come on the road. They have allowed 1 run or fewer in each of their last 3 games and have scored 4 runs or fewer in 9 of their last 10. The Nationals have hit the Under in back-to-back games and have scored 3 runs or fewer in 4 of their last 9.

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Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (44-53) welcome the Cincinnati Reds (47-50) to Nationals Park Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-1

Prior to the All-Star break, the Reds had won 5 of their last 7 games and 3 of their last 4. They are coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Miami Marlins Sunday in a series in which the Reds won 2 of 3 games. Cincinnati is 22-22 on the road this season and 53-44 against the spread (ATS) overall.

The Nationals won 2 of 3 games at the Milwaukee Brewers in their last series, losing the Sunday finale 9-3. Washington has struggled over the last few weeks and is just 2-6 since July 7. The Nationals are 20-24 at home this season and 54-43 ATS overall.

Reds at Nationals projected starters

RHP Frankie Montas vs. LHP Patrick Corbin

Montas (4-7, 4.38 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 84 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-5 home setback to Colorado Rockies July 10
  • 2024 away splits: 3-2, 4.24 ERA (40 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 8 HR, 7.4 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Nationals: 1-0, 6.14 ERA (7 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 10 H, 2 HR, 2 BB, 5 K in 3 appearances (1 start), including 1-0 with 0.00 ERA (6 IP) in 1 start this year

Corbin (1-9, 5.57 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 105 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-2 road defeat to New York Mets July 10
  • 2024 home splits: 0-3, 5.64 ERA (44 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.48 WHIP, 8 HR, 6.4 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Reds: 5-5, 4.50 ERA (90 IP, 45 ER), 1.34 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 16 appearances (15 starts), including 0-0 with 8.31 ERA (4 1/3 IP, 4 ER) in 1 start this season

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Reds at Nationals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Reds -124 (bet $124 to win $100) | Nationals +106 (bet $100 to win $106)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Reds -1.5 (+132) | Nationals +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Nationals 4

Moneyline

BET REDS (-124).

The Reds have won 3 straight road games, sweeping the New York Yankees in their last series away from home. Cincinnati had won 3 of its last 4 heading into the break and could make a playoff run in the 2nd half of the season.

The Nationals started off the season well but have gone 6-14 over their last 20 games. They have lost the last 4 games in which Corbin has started. Washington is just 15-19 as a home underdog.

Considering those trends, take REDS (-124).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Reds have the better option on the mound and were consistently winning heading into the All-Star break. However, they are too risky on the run line as road favorites. Similarly, the Nationals are too expensive as home underdogs.

Avoid a run-line play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Reds offense was hot heading into the break. They scored 7 or more runs in 3 of their last 4 games and at least 5 in 6 of their last 7. Cincinnati is 5-1 O/U in its last 6 and went north of the projected total in Montas’ last 2 starts.

The Nationals went Over in their last 2 games as well, scoring at least 5 runs in 2 of their last 3. They are 6-4 O/U in Corbin’s last 10 starts. Considering those trends, back OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Washington Nationals at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (42-50) and New York Mets (45-45) continue their 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 6-2

The Mets offense showed up early on Tuesday, scoring the 1st 6 runs on the way to a 7-5 win. SS Francisco Lindor and LF Brandon Nimmo each had 3 RBIs in the game.

The Nationals didn’t score until an 8th-inning 2-run homer by 3B Ildemaro Vargas. But a near collapse by the Mets bullpen kept this game close in the end, with the Nats scoring 3 runs in the top of the 9th. But it wasn’t enough and the Mets (-140) held on as the Over (8.5) hit.

Nationals at Mets projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Luis Severino

Corbin (1-8, 5.49 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 100 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-6 home loss against St. Louis Cardinals Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-5, 5.37 ERA (55 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.57 WHIP, 5.9 K/9 in 10 starts
  • Career vs. Mets: 8-12, 5.01 ERA (160 IP, 89 ER) 1.39 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 28 starts, and 1 relief appearance

Severino (5-3, 3.83 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 103 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 14-2 road loss versus Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-1, 2.82 ERA (54 1/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 in 9 starts
  • Career vs. Nationals: 2-0, 0.61 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 1 ER) 0.68 WHIP, 3.7 K/9 in 2 starts

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Nationals at Mets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Mets  -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-115) | Mets -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 4, Mets 2

Moneyline

Its been nearly a month since the Mets swept a 3-game series. I think Wednesday’s game has potential for Washington.

Coming off a loss the Nats bounce back to win 53.1% of the time (26-23). Plus as a home favorite, the Mets have the 3rd-worst win percentage at 46.4% (13-15).

I do think it is a safer bet to pick Washington against the spread but will bet a half unit on NATS (+155) to win outright.

Run line/Against the spread

As a road underdog, the Nationals are 25-16 ATS (covering 61% of the time). They are also a top-10 team on the road ATS, covering 58.3% of those games. If you like Washington and need a little insurance, BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

No team has any significant trends on the O/U. The Mets at home are 24-22 to the Under, while on the road the Nats are 23-23-2.

As a home favorite the Mets are 15-13 to the Over. On the other end, the Nats are 20-19-2 to the Under.

Given this, I will PASS.

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Washington Nationals at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (42-49) and New York Mets (44-45) open a 3-game set Tuesday. First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 5-2

The Nationals have lost back-to-back games after falling 6-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals Monday as -115 home favorites. LHP Mitchell Parker allowed 1 ER in 7 innings and picked up the loss.

The Mets snapped a 2-game winning streak with an 8-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday as +108 road underdogs. LF Brandon Nimmo hit a 2-run HR in the 6th inning, and RHP Erick Orze allowed 3 ER without recording an out to pick up the loss.

Nationals at Mets projected starters

RHP Jake Irvin vs. LHP Jose Quintana

Irvin (7-6, 2.80 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 106 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 8 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 1-0 home victory against Mets Thursday
  • Career vs. Mets: 1-1, 4.26 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 0.71 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 in 2 starts

Quintana (3-5, 4.22 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 89 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 1-0 loss at Nationals Thursday
  • Career vs. Nationals (regular season): 2-1, 2.73 ERA (33 IP, 10 ER), 1.24 WHIP, 5.7 K/9 in 6 starts

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Nationals at Mets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Mets -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-185) | Mets -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Nationals at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 6, Mets 5

Moneyline

BET NATIONALS (+115).

The Nationals have scored 6 or more runs in 3 of their last 6 and took the final 2 games in their recent series against the Mets less than a week ago. The Mets have scored 3 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 5 games and given up 8 or more in 2 of their last 4. While it should be a close matchup, expect the Nats to come out on top.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on Nationals ML.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-120).

Both the Nationals and Mets are 6-3-1 O/U in their last 10 games, with the Nationals hitting the Over in 3 of their last 4. Washington has scored 6 or more runs in 5 of its last 10 games, while New York has allowed 7 or more in 6 of its last 10.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (47-42) take on the Washington Nationals (42-48) Monday in the finale of a 4-game set at Nationals Park at 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cardinals lead 2-1

The Cards bats were ablaze in the DC heat Sunday with an 8-3 victory. Each Cardinals starter had a hit, and C Willson Contreras hit his 9th homer and had 3 RBIs. Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado‘s bat is coming alive recently, as he’s hitting .360 over his last 7 days. His BA has risen to .270 on the season. His lack of pop is still a concern, but the notoriously dead-pull hitter has been using all fields to get on base.

OF Jesse Winker continues to be a pest with 2 more hits Sunday. He’s 4-for-11 (.364) with 4 runs and 2 RBIs in the series. He has a .352-11-34 line in 238 career at-bats against St. Louis. High-end prospect OF James Wood has been productive in his first 25 at-bats, hitting .320, and he hit his first MLB homer Saturday.

Cardinals at Nationals projected starters

RHP Miles Mikolas vs. LHP Mitchell Parker

Mikolas (6-7, 5.19 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 100 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-4 loss in 10 innings Wednesday at the Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Last 5 regular season starts vs. Nationals: 2-2, 2.48 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 17 K in 29 IP

Parker (5-4, 3.61 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 84 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 7-5 home win Wednesday against New York Mets
  • Has not faced St. Louis in his career
  • Home/road splits: 3-0, 3.11 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 6 home starts vs. 2-4, 4.02 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 in 9 road starts

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Cardinals at Nationals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Nationals -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+155) | Nationals +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cardinals at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 7, Nationals 5

Moneyline

The Cards are 15-11 against left-handed starters this year. Parker has also allowed 11 ER in 17 IP for a 5.82 ERA in his last 3 GS. The Nats’ defense has also been abysmal in the series. All of these factors, despite having little faith in Mikolas, lend me to roll with the CARDINALS -105.

Run line/Against the spread

We’re avoiding the RL and going back to the well with JESSE WINKER OVER 1.5 H+R+RBI (-120). As mentioned, he’s 4-for-11 (.364) with 4 runs and 2 RBIs in the series and has a .352-11-34 line in 238 career at-bats against St. Louis.

Over/Under

The Over has cashed in all 3 games of the series. The Cardinals are 7-3 O/U in their last 10, and the Nats are 6-3-1. The Over has cashed in 9 of 10 meetings between the clubs. It’s slated to be 93 degrees with a 7-mph gust blowing out to left-center. I see no reason these trends shouldn’t continue.

Take the OVER 9 (-115).

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St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-42) and Washington Nationals (42-47) meet Sunday for the 3rd game of a 4-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Washington routed St. Louis 14-6 Saturday while covering as a -126 home favorite after losing the series opener 7-6. The Nationals jumped out to a 9-0 in the 2nd innings and never allowed the Cardinals to make it a close game. Washington has won 3 of its last 4 games.

RHP Lance Lynn took the loss for the Cardinals (2 2/3 IP, 10 ER, 9 H, 4 BB, 2 K), which ended a 2-game win streak.

Cardinals at Nationals projected starters

RHP Kyle Gibson vs. LHP DJ Herz

Gibson (6-3, 3.88 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 92 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K in a 7-4 win at Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
  • Career vs. Washington: 1-3, 8.31 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 20 ER), 25 H, 9 BB, 17 K in 4 starts

Herz (1-2, 4.67 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 in 27 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 10 K in a 7-2 loss vs. New York Mets Tuesday
  • First career start vs. St. Louis

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Cardinals 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 1:31 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Nationals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+125) | Nationals +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Cardinals at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Nationals 5

Moneyline

LEAN CARDINALS (-125).

St. Louis is the slightly hotter team, being 6-4 in its last 10 games and 2-1 in its last 3 on the road while the Nationals are only 4-6 in their last 10 and 3-3 in their last 6 at home.

The Cardinals are also 3-1 in their last 4 matchups vs. Washington and also being 3-2 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-150).

Washington has been a very good ATS team this season, being 52-37 overall on the year and 24-18 ATS at home. The Nationals are also 31-16 ATS following a loss this season.

With neither team having a major advantage over the other, and Washington riding high after routing the Cardinals Saturday, this appears a very safe bet.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-120).

The Over has hit in 4 of St. Louis’ last 5 games on the road and is 6-3 in its last 9 overall. For Washington, the Over is 3-1 in its last 4 games and is 6-3-1 in its last 10. The Over has also hit in 5 consecutive St. Louis-Washington matchups and is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (45-41) take on the Washington Nationals (41-46) Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at Nationals Park at 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Cards won 4-2 last season

The Cards prevailed in Pittsburgh 3-2 in 10 innings against the Pirates Thursday as they took 2 of 3 from them. OF Alec Burleson had 2 hits and is leading the offense right now. Burly is hitting .354 with 3 HR and 17 RBIs in the last 15 days. The Cards are 13-7 in their last 20 games.

The Nats took the final 2 of a 4-game series against the New York Mets. They came away with a 1-0 thriller Thursday as OF Jesse Winker‘s pinch-hit homer in the 8th was the difference. No. 3 prospect in baseball, OF James Wood, has hits in 3 of his first 4 MLB games and is hitting .308 in 13 ABs.

Cardinals at Nationals projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Patrick Corbin

Gray (9-5, 2.98 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 through 87 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER (6 R), 7 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 9-4 home defeat Saturday against Cincinnati Reds
  • His 11.2 K/9 is the 2nd-best of his career
  • Last 5 starts vs. Nationals: 2-1, 4.32 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 20 K in 25 IP (hasn’t faced them since 2021)

Corbin (1-8, 5.49 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 95 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-0 setback Sunday at Tampa Bay Rays
  • Has allowed the most ER in MLB
  • Last 5 regular-season starts vs. St. Louis: 1-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 33 K in 29 IP (hasn’t faced it since 2021)

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Cardinals at Nationals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Nationals +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (-105) | Nationals +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Nationals 5

Moneyline

The Cards should win this game. Gray has been a little spotty, but his stuff has remained electric. St. Louis has been solid against lefties, too, at 13-10, and Corbin continues to live up to his standard for one of the worst contracts in MLB.

That said, I’m not spending -165 on them. Instead, we’re keying in on Winker, who hit the go-ahead homer Thursday. He’s 2-for-4 lifetime off Gray, and he KILLS the Cardinals. He’s hitting .352 with 11 homers and 32 RBIs in 224 career at-bats against them. Take JESSE WINKER OVER 1.5 H+R+RBI (+120).

Run line/Against the spread

This is a spot where you would have to consider the Cards here with their ace on the mound against an inferior team. The problem, though, is I know this team. They are just 13-26 ATS when favored. They play SO many 1-run games and have fared well at 16-12 in them. However, you just can’t trust them to cover the 1.5. That said, I also don’t want to pay -115 for a run on the Nats’ side.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Cards are 5-5 O/U in their last 10, and the Nats are 6-3-1. It’s projected to be a scorcher at 96 degrees, over 50% humidity and a 6-mph breeze blowing out to left-center.

That’s a recipe for an OVER 9 (-105) to hit.

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New York Mets at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Mets (41-41) and Washington Nationals (39-45) meet for the 2nd game of a 4-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for  6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: New York leads 4-0

New York won 9-7 in 10 innings Monday while covering as a -113 road favorite. The Mets scored 6 runs in the top of the 10th to break a 3-3 tie. The win broke a streak of back-to-back losses for New York.

Washington tried to fight back with 4 runs of its own in the 10th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome New York’s late surge. The Nationals have dropped 2 straight.

Mets at Nationals projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. LHP DJ Herz

Manaea (5-3, 3.89 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 76 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 5 BB, 3 K in a 12-2 loss at New York Yankees Wednesday
  • Career vs. Washington: 1-1, 5.28 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 19 H, 4 BB, 13 K in 3 games (2 starts)

Herz (1-2, 5.48 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 21 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 1 K in a 5-8 loss at San Diego Padres Wednesday
  • Career vs. Mets: 0-1, 9.00 ERA (4 IP, 4 ER), 7 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 1 start

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Mets 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 12:02 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Nationals +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+125) | Nationals +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Mets at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 6, Nationals 4

Moneyline

BET METS (-135).

New York enters as the much hotter team, being 3-1 in its last 4 road games and 6-4 in its last 10 overall while the Nationals are only 3-7 in their last 10 and 1-3 in its last 4 at home.

The Mets are also 8-2 in their last 10 overall vs. Washington, being 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Mets to cover here as -1.5 (+125) favorites, but Washington is a very good (48-36) ATS team. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-120).

The Over has hit in 6 consecutive games for New York and is 7-3 in its last 10. For Washington, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games and 7-3 in its last 10. The Over has also hit in back-to-back New York-Washington matchups overall, being 4-1-1 in the last 6 matchups in the Nation’s Capital.

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