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New York Mets at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’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 (40-41) open an 8-game road trip on Monday with the 1st game of 4-game series against the Washington Nationals (39-44). First pitch Nationals Park is at 6:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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: Mets lead 3-0

The Mets enter the series having won 12 of their last 16 games, but have lost their last 2 games, dropping their home series to the Houston Astros. They lost the finale on Sunday 10-5 as favorites (-119) with the Over (9) cashing in.

The Nationals have lost 5 of their last 6 games. They lost the finale of their road series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, getting shut out 5-0. The Under (8) cashed in.

Mets at Nationals projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Peterson (3-0, 3.67 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 27 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 BB, 8 K in 9-7 home win over New York Yankees on Tuesday
  • Allowed 2 ER in 6 2/3 IP in 6-3 road win over Nationals on June 4
  • Is 4-1 with 3.53 ERA in 10 career appearances (7 starts) vs. Nationals

Gore (6-7, 3.60 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 85 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 9-7 road loss to San Diego Padres on Tuesday
  • Took the loss and allowed 6 ER in 4 1/3 IP in 8-7 defeat to Mets on June 3
  • Is 1-2 with 4.66 ERA in 4 career starts vs. Mets

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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 9:56 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Nationals -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+145) | Nationals +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 6, Nationals 4

Moneyline

The Mets have averaged 7.3 runs a game over their last 6 and have scored 5 or more in every game. They scored 23 runs in a 3-game sweep in Washington June 3-5. They are 19-16 on the road while Washington is 17-19 at home.

The Nationals have lost 5 of their last 6 and Gore has allowed 9 combined runs in his last 2 starts (10 IP).

BET METS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

You have a great opportunity to ladder the moneyline with the run line with nice plus odds.

The Mets are 20-14 ATS on the road this season, although the Nationals are 20-16 ATS at home.

Two of the Mets’ 3 wins over the Nationals June were by more than 2 runs. Their last 5 wins and 8 of their last 9 have been by multiple runs.

Washington’s last 4 losses and 10 of their last 12 have been by 2 or more runs.

BET METS -1.5 (+145).

Over/Under

All 3 of their meetings have had at least 9 total runs. Six of the Nationals’ last 8 games have reached at least 9 total runs while the Mets’ last 5 games and 11 of their last 12 have at at least 8 total runs.

BET OVER 8 (-115).

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Washington Nationals at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Washington Nationals at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (41-42) welcome the Washington Nationals (39-43) to Tropicana Field Sunday for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Rays are 22-25 at home after losing 8-1 to the Nationals 8-1 Saturday after winning the opening game of the series 3-1. Tampa Bay has won 4 of its last 6 games. It has allowed 3 or fewer runs in 4 of its last 6. The Rays are 38-45 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Nationals are 22-24 on the road and have played 8 straight away games, going 3-5 in those. Washington’s offense has been clicking as of late, scoring at least 5 runs in 4 of its last 5 games. The Nationals are 48-34 ATS.

Nationals at Rays projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Taj Bradley

Corbin (1-7, 5.46 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 89 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in a 7-6 road loss to the San Diego Padres Monday
  • 2024 away splits: 1-4, 5.29 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 29 ER), 1.58 WHIP, 4 HR, 5.7 K/9 in 9 starts
  • Career vs. Rays: 0-1, 7.36 ERA (11 IP, 9 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 4.9 K/9 in 2 starts

Bradley (2-4, 3.81 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 49 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 8 K in a 4-3 home win over the Seattle Mariners Monday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-3, 2.04 ERA (35 1/3 IP, 8 ER), 0.88 WHIP, 4 HR, 12.5 K/9 in 6 starts
  • First time facing Nationals

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Nationals at Rays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Rays -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-140) | Rays -1.5 (+116)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Nationals at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Nationals 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Rays are too expensive to take on the moneyline. For the Nationals, they have struggled to win as of late, yet all signs point to being worth the risk on the run line here.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-140).

The Nationals are among the best teams at covering in the MLB. They are the 6th-best road-covering team at 28-18 ATS and their 41-26 ATS as an underdog ranks in the top half of the MLB. Despite Corbin’s struggles, he still is a 2-time All-Star pitcher and should be able to turn it around.

For the Rays, Bradley’s last 3 starts have resulted in a 1-run spread. Tampa Bay is also the 2nd-worst home-covering team at just 16-31 ATS. Considering those trends, back NATIONALS +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-105).

The Nationals have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games, scoring at least 5 runs in 4 of those 5. They are 5-2 O/U in Corbin’s last 7 starts and are 6-2 O/U in their last 8 on the road.

The Rays are 42-37-3 O/U on the season and are 2-1-1 O/U in their last 4. Tampa Bay sits 6th in the majors in Over-hitting rate at home with a 24-20-3 O/U record. With that in mind, back OVER 8 (-105).

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Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (38-41) and San Diego Padres (43-41) wrap up a 3-game set at Petco Park Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 2-0

The Nationals lost 9-7 as -121 favorites in the 2nd game of the series Tuesday as the Over (7.5) hit. Washington has lost 3 of its last 4 games and is on a 4-1 run to the Over. The Nationals lost 7-6  in 10 innings on Monday.

Padres LF Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam in the 6th inning, 5 innings after being involved in a benches-clearing exchange with Nationals C Keibert Ruiz. Padres 3B Manny Machado also homered for San Diego, which cashed as a +112 underdog.

Nationals at Padres projected starters

LHP DJ Herz vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Herz (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. The rookie has a 1.33 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 13.0 K/9 in 18 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 3 ER (4 R), 7 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 11-5 victory at Colorado Rockies Friday
  • Never faced Padres before

Cease (6-6, 4.14 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 91 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 9-5 home victory vs. Milwaukee Brewers Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 2-4, 4.31 ERA (39 2/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.21 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 in 7 starts
  • Never faced Nationals before

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Nationals at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Padres -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Natinoals +1.5 (-135) | Padres -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Nationals 4

Moneyline

The Padres (-190) will likely win, but it’s hard to beat MLB long term betting into sides that are -180 or higher.

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

Run line/Against the spread

Cease should bounce back after allowing 11 ER over his last 2 starts (8 1/3 IP). He had given up 3 ER or fewer in 3 straight starts before allowing 7 at the New York Mets June 16 and 4 against the Brewers on Friday. The Padres are 3-2 in his last 5 starts, but each of those wins were by 3 or more runs.

Herz has been serviceable for the Nationals, allowing 4 ER or fewer in each start during his rookie campaign, but he likely won’t even pitch 5 innings. With how heated this series has been, I don’t want to bet on a rookie pitcher to try to keep it close.

BET PADRES -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 6 straight Padres games and 4 of the last 5 for the Nationals. I don’t want to fade the Padres offense, which has scored 7 or more runs in back-to-back games, especially with a rookie taking the mound for Washington.

BET OVER 7.5 (-115).

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Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (38-39) open the 2nd series of their 9-game road trip Monday with the first of 3 games at the San Diego Padres (41-41). First pitch from Petco Park is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024; tied 3-3 in 2023

The Nationals are coming off a series win over the Colorado Rockies, taking Sunday’s finale 2-1 as -127 favorites with the Under (10.5) easily cashing. SP Jake Irvin worked 6 innings of 3-hit ball and 3 relievers kept the Rockies off the board the rest of the way as Washington improved to 11-4 in its last 15 games.

The Padres took 3 of 4 games at home against the Milwaukee Brewers but lost the finale Sunday 6-2, snapping a 4-game winning streak. The Padres were -131 favorites and the Over (7.5) snuck in as a winner.

Nationals at Padres projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Matt Waldron

Corbin (1-7, 5.60 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 82 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 3-1 home win over Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday
  • Nationals 1-6 in his last 7 starts
  • Career vs. Padres: 7-11, 4.80 ERA (120 IP, 64 ER), 1.500 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 24 games (19 starts)

Waldron (5-6, 3.46 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 83 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 5-2 road victory over Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday
  • Eight consecutive starts allowing 2 or fewer runs
  • Career vs. Nationals: 1 start in 2023, loss, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 2-0 home setback

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Nationals at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Padres -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-125) | Padres -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Nationals 4

Moneyline

The Nationals (+170) have been playing well, winning 11 of their last 15 games. They are 21-20 on the road, while the Padres are 21-21 at home and have lost 6 of their last 10 games overall.

But Waldron has been very solid with a 1.82 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 10 ER) over his last 8 starts, never allowing more than 2 runs.

The Nationals are 5-10 when Corbin pitches and 1-6 in his last 7 starts.

The Padres (-210) should win the opener but don’t bet them at this price, having to wager more than twice what you can win.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals are 26-15 ATS on the road this season, the 2nd-best mark in the league — the Cincinnati Reds are 1st at 21-13 — while the Padres are 16-26 ATS at home.

Washington is also 39-24 ATS as an underdog; San Diego is 18-29 ATS as a favorite. Sounds like a scenario for a 1-run game that the Padres win.

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-125).

Over/Under

The Padres’ last 4 games and 6 of their last 8 have had totals of 8 or more runs.

Five of Corbin’s last 6 starts have had 8 or more total runs.

BET OVER 7.5 (-115).

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Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (37-39) face the Colorado Rockies (27-50) on Sunday in the finale of their 3-game road series. First pitch from Coors Field is at 2:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 games, but have lost 2 of their last 3. They won the opener against the Rockies 11-5 on Friday, but lost 8-7 on Saturday.

The Rockies have gone 3-6 so far during their 10-game homestand. They are seeking their 1st series win since taking 2 of 3 from the Cleveland Guardians May 27-29.

Nationals at Rockies projected starters

RHP Jake Irvin vs. LHP Kyle Freeland

Irvin (5-6, 3.24 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 86 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 5-0 home loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday
  • Had 1.48 ERA in 5 starts prior to last outing

Freeland (0-3, 13.21 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 2.55 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 in 15 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 5-0 road loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on April 14
  • Making 1st start since coming off IL with an elbow strain

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Nationals at Rockies odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rockies +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals -1.5 (+110) | Rockies +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 11 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nationals at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 7, Rockies 3

Moneyline

The Nationals are 20-20 on the road this season, while the Rockies are 16-23 at home and have lost 9 of their last 12 at home.

Freeland is coming back for his first start since April while Irvin was dominant before his last start.

The Nationals should win, but the trends for the spread show that is the better play for this game.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Of the Nationals’ last 10 wins, 8 have been by at least 2 runs while the Rockies’ last 17 losses have been by multiple runs.

Here is a good opportunity to win some money on plus odds.

BET NATIONALS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

Both games this series have hit the Over, as have 8 of the last 10 meetings between the 2 teams. But before this series, the Nationals had 7 straight games not reaching 11 total runs.

Also, only 1 of Irvin’s last 9 starts have had totals surpassing 11.

BET UNDER 11 (-110).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (35-37) open a 6-game road trip on Tuesday with the 1st game of a 3-game series against the Washington Nationals (35-36). First pitch at Nationals Park is at 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting, Diamondbacks won 5-1 in 2023

The Diamondbacks are 9-5 in their last 14 games and are coming off a 4-2 homestand, taking both series. They were off Monday following their 12-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

The Nationals have won 8 of their last 9 games and started their 6-game homestand by sweeping the Miami Marlins. They were also off on Monday after winning 3-1 on Sunday.

Diamondbacks at Nationals projected starters

RHP Slade Cecconi vs. RHP Jake Irvin

Cecconi (1-5, 6.70 ERA) makes his 9th start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 44 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 7 R, 10 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 8-3 home loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday
  • Has 4 starts allowing 2 or fewer runs and 4 allowing 6 or more runs
  • Has 4.02 road ERA compared to 13.15 ERA at home

Irvin (5-5, 3.00 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 81 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-5 road win over Detroit Tigers last Wednesday
  • Is 3-0 with 1.50 ERA in 3 June starts (18 IP)

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Diamondbacks 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 9:51 a.m. ET.

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

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Diamondbacks at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 6, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks are 16-19 on the road. The Nationals are 16-17 at home, but have won their last 6 home games.

Irvin has been very tough in June, allowing only 3 total runs in 3 starts, all wins. Cecconi, while much better on the road than at home, has a allowed 9 runs in his last 2 road starts, covering 9 1/3 innings.

BET NATIONALS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

The -185 odds for the Nationals to cover the +1.5 is not worth any action. And of their last 12 losses, 10 have been by 2 or more runs, so chances are that they will either fail to cover or win outright.

PASS.

Over/Under

Eight of Arizona’s last 9 games have had more than 9 total runs. All of their last 7 losses have had at least 10 runs. Also, 3 of Cecconi’s last 4 starts have reached 10 total runs.

Six of the Nationals’ last 8 games have had at least 9 total runs.

BET OVER 9 (-115).

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Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Miami Marlins (23-45) and Washington Nationals (32-36) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Nationals Park is slated for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 4-0

Miami lost in dramatic fashion Thursday 3-2 on a walk-off, 2-run home run in the bottom of the 9th by New York Mets DH J.D. Martinez. The Marlins, who have dropped 2 in a row and 8 of their last 10 games, received a terrific outing from RHP Roddery Munoz (6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 5 K) in a no-decision. The Marlins, who were +188 underdogs, scored on solo homers from 3B/1B Jake Burger and CF Jazz Chisholm Jr., and the Under (8.5) cashed.

The Nationals had s 5-game win streak snapped Thursday in a 7-2 loss as +140 road underdogs to the Detroit Tigers. LHP Patrick Corbin was the hard luck loser (5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 K) and the only offense Washington could manage was 2 sacrifice flies from 3B/LF Ildemaro Vargas. They return home to Nats Park for a 6-game homestand where they are 13-17 on the season.

Marlins at Nationals projected starters

TBD vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Miami manager Skip Schumaker had not named a starting pitcher for this series opener as of this publishing.

Gore (5-5, 3.44 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 68 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER (2 R) 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-3 home victory against the Atlanta Braves Saturday
  • Carer vs. Marlins: 1 start, loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 4-3 road loss May 17, 2023
  • 2024 home splits: 3-3, 4.24 ERA (40 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.54 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 8 starts

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Marlins 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 6:24 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Marlins +138 (bet $100 to win $138) | Nationals -164 (bet $164 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Off the board
  • Over/Under (O/U): Off the board

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Marlins at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 6, Marlins 3

Moneyline.

The Nationals (-164) are playing good baseball and have owned the Marlins this season thus far. It doesn’t matter who starts for Miami, Washington should win this game.

However, I’m willing to PASS on the -164 juice and I’ll back Washington’s run line — once it gets posted — as I see the Nationals winning by at least 2 runs.

Run line/Against the spread

Once the line is posted, BET NATIONALS -1.5 and don’t worry about the juice. It’s likely to be around -120 to -105.

Gore has had a very underrated season for the Nationals. He’s really had just one bad outing this season. It was 2 starts ago (June 3) against the Mets when he yielded 6 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings. Other than that, Gore hasn’t allowed more than 3 ERs in any start this season. Plus, as mentioned, Washington is 4-0 against Miami this season.

Meanwhile, the Marlins have been awful against left handed pitchers, going 3-20. They also have an under .600 OPS against lefties. It’s almost comical how bad they are against left-handers.

Over/Under

OVER is the play here.

While the O/U is currently off the board as the sportsbooks wait for a Miami starting pitcher to be announced, I’m willing to BET OVER 8.5 runs or lower. If it’s posted at 9 or higher, AVOID.

Three of the 4 head-to-head games this season have cashed Over tickets. One of those finals had Washington winning 12-9 and another saw Washington prevail 11-4.

Washington has been Over in 4 of its last 5 games.

I see a game script where Gore holds the Marlins to 2 runs or less and the Washington bullpen will likely let up a run or 2 late, but the Nationals will score enough runs of their own.

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Washington Nationals at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (31-35) and Detroit Tigers (32-34) play the middle contest of a 3-game interleague series at Comerica Park Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 1-0

The Nationals picked up a 5-4 victory Tuesday night in the interleague series opener. It was a seesaw battle, as Washington (-102) took a 3-0 lead midway through the 5th, but Detroit (-111) pulled ahead 4-3 with a big bottom of the 5th. However, the Nats scored 1 in the top of the 8th to force extra innings, and it scored in the top of the 10th to win it 5-4 while officially cashing the Over (8) in the process.

Washington has won 4 in a row, matching a season high set in a 4-game sweep in Miami April 26-29. The Nats have won all 4 of the games in the current streak as underdogs, while the Over has hit in 3 in a row.

Detroit has dropped 4 of the past 5 games to slip 2 games under .500. The Tigers have allowed 5 or more runs in 4 of the past 5 games while conceding 71 runs in the past 14 games, or 5.1 runs per game. The Over has hit in 5 straight for the Tigers while going 11-3 across the past 14 outings dating back to May 26.

Nationals at Tigers projected starters

RHP Jake Irvin vs. RHP Reese Olson

Irvin (4-5, 3.12 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 75 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 2-1 home victory vs. Atlanta Braves Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-1, 2.68 ERA (47 IP, 14 ER), 1.29 WHIP, .270 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 3 HR, 9 BB, 42 K in 8 starts

Olson (1-7, 3.43 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 65 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 8 ER, 12 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 10-0 home defeat vs. Milwaukee Brewers Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-3, 2.84 ERA (31 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.11 WHIP, .227 OBA, 0 HR, 8 BB, 32 K in 5 starts

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Nationals at Tigers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +118 (bet $100 to win $118) | Tigers -138 (bet $138 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-184) | Tigers -1.5 (+152)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -104)

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Nationals at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 4, Tigers 3

Moneyline

The NATIONALS (+118) are worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road in the middle game of this interleague series.

The Tigers (-138) have gotten decent pitching from Olson, but he has lost 7 of his 8 decisions despite the fact he has an ERA under 4. That’s because the run support for Olson has been non-existent. In fact, in Olson’s 12 starts, the Tigers have posted just 2.08 runs of support. That simply will not do.

Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals +1.5 (-184) are just a little too pricey if you’re not feeling Washington straight up and you’d like to get a little bit of insurance.

However, risking nearly 2 times your potential return is too much risk and not enough reward. If you like Washington, just bet it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-104) is the lean; go with a half-unit play at most.

Again, we mentioned the lack of run support for Olson from the Tigers offense. Irvin hasn’t received much more offense from the Nats. Washington provides the right-hander with just 2.69 runs per game of offense in 13 starts to date.

Let’s lean low on the total, but be careful. Detroit has cashed high in 5 in a row and 11 of the past 14 outings.

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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (27-34) welcome the Atlanta Braves (34-25) to Nationals Park Thursday for the 1st game of a 4-game series. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 3-1

The Nationals beat the Braves in 3 out of 4 games on the road from May 27-30, each as a sizable underdog and covering in 3 of them.

Washington was swept in its last series by the New York Mets, which wrapped up with a 9-1 Mets victory Wednesday. The Nationals have lost 5 of their last 6 and have lost 4 straight at home.  They are 36-25 against the spread (ATS) and sit 3rd in the NL East.

The Braves split a series with the Boston Red Sox, losing 9-0 on Wednesday. Atlanta has won 3 of its last 5 games, covering in each victory. It sits 2nd in the NL East and is 29-29 ATS.

Braves at Nationals projected starters

RHP Reynaldo Lopez vs. LHP Mitchell Parker

Lopez (3-2, 1.73 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 57 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 8 K in a 4-2 home win over the Oakland A’s Thursday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-2, 2.49 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 19 H, 1 HR, 6 BB, 22 K in 4 starts
  • Career vs. Nationals: 0-1, 13.50 ERA (4 IP, 6 ER), 2.25 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start

Parker (4-3, 3.60 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 50 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K in a 3-2 road loss to the Cleveland Guardians Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-0, 2.41 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 15 H, 3 HR, 2 BB, 18 K in 3 starts
  • Career vs. Braves: 1-0, 4.26 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.79 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 1 start

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Braves 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 8:22 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -186 (bet $186 to win $100) | Nationals +156 (bet $100 to win $156)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Braves at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 4, Nationals 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Braves are strong favorites here with Lopez on the mound, but they are too pricey to take on the moneyline at -186, especially having struggled against the Nationals in late May.

Avoid the home side’s plus-money odds as well and take them on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-110).

While Lopez has been a solid option for Atlanta, Parker has been just as good as home, having allowed just 5 ER through 3 starts. Washington is 2-1 straight up and 3-0 ATS in those starts, having allowed a combined 10 runs in those 3 games.

The Nationals have covered in Parker’s last 3 starts. Atlanta has failed to cover in 4 of its last 7 games. It is 1-2 ATS in Lopez’s last 3 starts as well. Considering those trends, back NATIONALS +1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Braves have gone under in 4 of their last 6 games and have scored 4 or fewer in 4 as well. Atlanta has gone Under in 7 of Lopez’s last 8 starts and is 21-35-2 O/U on the season.

The Nationals have gone 4-4-1 O/U in their last 9 and are 27-31-3 O/U on the season. Given how consistently the Braves have gone Under with Lopez on the mound and the quality of pitching on both sides, back UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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New York Mets at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’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 (26-35) and Washington Nationals (27-33) wrap up a 3-game set at Nationals Park Wednesday. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 2-0

The Mets opened the series with a 6-3 win Monday and then rode their hot hand to an 8-7 victory Tuesday. It was a full team effort, as 5 players ended with an RBI.

New York is 12-14 on the road this season and has won 4 of its last 6 games. Despite its recent success, New York still sits 4th in the NL East. It is 28-33 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Nationals have lost 4 of their last 5 games and dropped to 3rd in the NL East. They are just 2-5 in their last 7 home games and 10-15 straight up at Nationals Park this season. Washington is 36-24 ATS.

Mets at Nationals projected starters

RHP Luis Severino vs. LHP Patrick Corbin

Severino (3-2, 3.52 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 64 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 10-9 home victory over Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 0-1, 5.16 ERA (22 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 18 H, 1 HR, 11 BB, 21 K in 4 starts
  • Career vs. Nationals: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (6 2/3 IP), 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 1 start, a 9-1 home victory with New York Yankees Aug. 23, 2023

Corbin (1-6, 5.83 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.67 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 in 66 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 7-1 road setback to Cleveland Guardians Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 0-2, 5.52 ERA (29 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 31 H, 5 HR, 13 BB, 19 K in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Mets: 8-11, 4.83 ERA (154 2/3 IP, 83 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 in 27 starts and 1 relief appearance, including 2-1 with 8.04 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 14 ER) in 3 starts last season

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Mets 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 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -148 (bet $148 to win $100) | Nationals +126 (bet $100 to win $126)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+108) | Nationals +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Mets at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 6, Nationals 5

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s just no real value here.

The Nationals to win isn’t a terrible play, but Corbin has been less than impressive over his last few starts, depleting the value of that potential play. Similarly, the Mets (-148) haven’t been great following a win, so avoid them as sizable favorites.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-130).

The Mets are just 11-14 following a win, while the Nationals are 18-14 after a loss, both of which apply to this Wednesday afternoon battle. The Nationals have lost 4 of their last 7 games, but 2 of those defeats have come by just 1 run.

Washington is 12-10 ATS as a home underdog on the year and is the best team by ATS record in MLB with a 60% cover rate (36-24 ATS). The Mets, at 45.9%, are in the bottom half of the league. Take Washington to bounce back, and bet NATIONALS +1.5 (-130).

Over/Under

BET OVER 9.5 (+100).

The Nationals have gone Over in Corbin’s last 3 starts, allowing 7, 9 and 10 runs in those outings. They are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10 games and have found some rhythm offensively as well, scoring at least 5 runs in 2 of their last 3.

The Mets are 4-0-1 O/U in their last 5. They have tallied at least 4 runs in each game during that span and allowed at least 5 in 4 of those outings. They are 32-27-2 O/U on the season. Put it all together, and back OVER 9.5 (+100).

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