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New York Mets at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Xday’s Road Team at Home Team odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (24-35) visit the Washington Nationals (27-31) on Monday. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 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: First meeting; Mets won 2023 season series 7-6

The Mets have lost back-to-back games after falling 5-4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday and failing to cover as -102 home favorites. LF Brandon Nimmo led the way on offense with 2 RBIs while LHP Jake Diekman allowed 2 ER in 1/3 innings to take the loss.

The Nationals snapped a 2-game losing streak on Sunday with a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians to cover as +116 road underdogs. CF Lane Thomas and DH Joey Meneses each had 2 RBIs while RHP Jake Irvin allowed 2 ER in 6 innings to pick up the win.

Mets at Nationals projected starters

RHP Tylor Megill vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Megill (0-2, 1.69 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.38 BB/9 and 11.25 K/9 in 16 IP.

Mets are 0-3 in his last 3 starts
Has allowed 2 or fewer ER in each start
Has 20 strikeouts and 6 walks in 16 IP

Gore (4-4, 2.91 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 2.61 BB/9 and 11.05 K/9 in 58 2/3 IP.

Nationals are 5-6 in his his 11 starts, including wins in his last 2 outings
Has allowed 2 or fewer ER in all but 2 starts this season.
Has allowed 19 ER and 5 HR while striking out 72 and walking 17

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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 9:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Nationals -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-200) | Nationals -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 5, Mets 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The profit is better on the Nationals (-125) run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS -1.5 (+165).

Washington is 6-4 in its last 10 games and is returning home for the 1st time in 7 games. In each of its last 12 wins, it has won by 2 or more runs. The Mets have struggled recently and are 3-7 in their last 10 games including 2-5 in their last 7. They have allowed 9 or more runs in 3 of their last 5 overall and have lost by 2 or more runs in 5 of their last 6 losses.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

The Mets have 4 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 10 games and will see Megill on the mound, who has allowed 2 or fewer ER in each of his 3 starts.

The Nationals have hit the Under in 3 of their last 4 including back-to-back games and have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 10 while allowing 3 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 10. They will see Gore on the mound who has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 9 of his 11 starts this season.

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Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (25-29) and Atlanta Braves (31-22) wrap up a 4-game set Thursday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM 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 2-1

The Nationals won 7-2 as +134 underdogs in the 3rd game of the series Wednesday as the Over (8.5) hit. RF Lane Thomas hit a 3-run shot in the 5th inning for Washington, which has won 4 of its last 6 games.

RHP Spencer Schwellenbach allowed 3 runs on 5 hits with 5 K’s in 5 IP in his MLB debut for the Braves, who failed to cash as -146 favorites. Atlanta has gone 1-2 since losing RF Ronald Acuña Jr. (ACL) to a season-ending injury Sunday.

Nationals at Braves projected starters

RHP Trevor Williams vs. RHP Reynaldo López

Williams (4-0, 2.29 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 51 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 3-1 home victory over Seattle Mariners Saturday
2024 road stats: 2-0, 2.73 ERA (29 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.35 WHIP in 6 starts
Career vs. Braves: 2-1, 3.48 ERA (44 IP, 17 ER), 1.32 WHIP in 6 starts and 4 relief appearances, including 1-0 with a 4.32 ERA (8 1/3 IP, 4 ER) in 2 starts last season

López (2-2, 1.75 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 51 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER (3 R), 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-1 setback at Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
2024 home stats: 1-0, 1.21 ERA (29 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 1.05 WHIP in 5 starts
Career vs. Nationals: 0-1, 13.50 ERA (4 IP, 6 ER), 5 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 1 start, a 9-5 road loss with Chicago White Sox June 4, 2019

Nationals at Braves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Braves -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-120) | Braves -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Nationals at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 4, Braves 3

Moneyline

The NATIONALS (+165) are being offered at a decent price against the Braves, who have struggled to score runs without Acuña. Williams has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 8 of his 10 starts this season and should keep this game close enough for Washington to pull off the upset.

According to Statmuse, the Braves are 105-94 without Acuña, not exactly a powerhouse that should be laying -200 at home with just a slight pitching advantage.

BET NATIONALS (+165).

Run line/Against the spread

Washington +1.5 (-120) should hit, but with the uncertainty of how the Braves will look moving forward, I prefer the plus odds on the ML.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Braves have scored a total of just 8 runs over their last 3 games without Acuña, and López has allowed 3 ER or fewer in each start this season. Considering how impressive both starters have been this year, I don’t expect either team to score 5-plus runs in this series finale.

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Atlanta Braves (31-21) and Washington Nationals (24-29) play the 3rd game of 4-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (ESPN+). 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: Tied 1-1

The Braves, who just lost OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (ACL) for the season Sunday, have won 4 of their last 6 games. They are a strong 17-9 at home this season and beat the Nationals 2-0 Tuesday, closing at -237 on the moneyline (ML). They are 1-1 in the series despite having closed as sizable favorites in both games. Atlanta is just 5-7 over its last 12.

The Nationals are coming off a loss but did open the series with an 8-4 victory Monday, closing at +187 on the ML. Washington has lost 2 of its last 3 yet is 3-2 over its last 5. It is 14-16 on the road this season. The Nationals have been among the best against-the-spread (ATS) teams in MLB at 32-21 ATS.

Nationals at Braves projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Spencer Schwellenbach

Gore (3-4, 3.04 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 53 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 6-1 home victory over Seattle Mariners Friday
2024 road splits: 1-2, 2.42 ERA (22 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 18 H, 1 HR, 7 BB, 30 K in 4 starts
Career vs. Braves: 1-1, 4.60 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 3 starts, including 1-1 with a 5.23 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 6 ER) in 2 starts last season

Schwellenbach is set to make his MLB debut.

Skipped over Triple-A; was promoted to Double-A 2 weeks ago
2024 stats with Double-A Mississippi: 2-0, 0.00 ERA (13 IP), 0.46 WHIP in 2 starts
Was Atlanta’s 2nd-round pick in 2021

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 10:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Nationals +134 (bet $100 to win $134) | Braves -158 (bet $158 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Nationals +1.5 (-152) | Braves -1.5 (+126)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Nationals at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 4, Nationals 3

Moneyline

BET BRAVES (-158).

The Nationals have not won consistently with Gore on the mound, although he has performed well recently. Washington is 2-5 straight up over his last 7 starts and 0-3 in his last 3 on the road. It has also played 3 straight series (Atlanta is the 4th) in which it has faced a team over .500, and it went 3-6 in those recent sets.

The Braves may have come up short in 2 of their last 4, but they have still won 5 of their last 8 games and been a consistent side at home. Considering those trends and despite the juice on the ML, back BRAVES (-158).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Nationals on the run line are at least worth a look here, but considering their struggles with Gore on the mound, ultimately passing a run-line play is the smart option. The Braves are too risky as run-line favorites with their recent shortcomings in mind.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Braves have gone Under in 5 of their last 8 games and scored 3 or fewer runs in 3 of their last 5. They are 18-31-2 O/U on the season. The Nats have also trended towards the Under and are 2-4 O/U in their last 6 games. Washington is 23-28-2 O/U on the season.

With both teams trending towards lower-scoring games, take UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (24-28) and Atlanta Braves (30-21) play the 2nd game of a 4-game set Tuesday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled 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: Washington leads 1-0

The Nats doubled up the Braves 8-4 on Memorial Day, cashing as (+187) road underdogs.

LHP Mitchell Parker earned the win and was efficient, at one point retiring 14 Braves in a row. Nationals 3B Nick Senzel drove in 2, as did SS CJ Abrams with his team-leading 9th HR of the season.

Nationals at Braves projected starters

RHP Jake Irvin vs. LHP Max Fried

Irvin (2-5, 3.79 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 57 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 3-2 home setback vs. Minnesota Twins Wednesday
His BB/9 is 2nd-lowest among qualified starting pitchers in NL, behind only Braves LHP Chris Sale (1.3)

Fried (4-2, 3.38 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 58 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 9 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K Wednesday in 9-2 victory at Chicago Cubs
His ground ball percentage of 64.6% is highest among all qualified MLB starters

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 2:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Braves -255 (bet $255 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (+106) | Braves -1.5 (-128)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Nationals at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Atlanta 5, Washington 4

Moneyline

PASS.

As tempting as the price is to take the Nats, I just don’t expect foresee them outlasting Atlanta, the hardest-hitting team in the majors (44.3% hard hit percentage).

If the game is tied after 9 innings, the Nats will be tested, as they are 1 of just 3 teams that have yet to score an extra-inning run away from home. Plus, it will be tough for Washington to inflict much damage against a Braves bullpen that has surrendered the fewest earned runs (62) in the NL.

Run line

BACK NATIONALS +1.5 (+106).

Entering Tuesday, only the Cincinnati Reds have more stolen bases as a team (84) than Washington (83). CF Jacob Young leads the Nationals with 16 as the 24-year-old delivered 3 hits and a swiped bag in Monday’s victory. RF Lane Thomas, 2nd in steals with 11, returned from the injured list and cranked out a couple of doubles as well.

Expect Washington to manufacture runs on the basepaths after driving the ball to the gaps, enough to keep it in the ball game until the late innings at least.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

Tough to recommend anything other than an Over with Irvin on the mound against these fearsome Atlanta bats, even as they carry on without RF Ronald Acuna Jr. The 27-year-old Irvin left multiple pitches up in the zone that were cranked out of the yard against the Twins, who are not the Braves offensively.

DH Marcell Ozuna leads the NL in RBIs (47), and 1B Matt Olson has crossed the plate in 4 straight games. Expect both Atlanta sluggers to contribute, plus 3B Austin Riley is back in the lineup after recovering from the intercostal strain.

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Minnesota Twins at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Twins (24-22) and Washington Nationals (20-25) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nationals won 2-1 last season

The Twins have lost 6 games in a row after falling 5-2 against Cleveland Sunday and failing to cash as +103 road underdogs. RHP Jhoan Duran allowed a walk-off 3-run home run to pick up the loss.

Washington has lost 5 games in a row after falling 11-5 against the Phillies Sunday and failing to cash as a +196 road underdog. RF Eddie Rosario led the way on offense with 2 RBIs. RHP Jacob Barnes allowed 2 ER in 1/3 innings and picked up the loss.

Twins at Nationals projected starters

RHP Pablo Lopez vs. LHP Mitchell Parker

Lopez (4-3, 3.93 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.43 BB/9 and 10.37 K/9 in 50 1/3 innings.

Twins are 5-4 in his starts, including 4-1 in his last 5
Has allowed 1 ER or fewer in 2 of his last 3 starts
Has allowed 22 ER and 7 HR this season while striking out 58 and walking 8

Parker (2-2, 3.09 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.97 BB/9 and 7.03 K/9 in 32 innings.

Nationals are 3-3 in his starts, including 0-3 in his last 3
Has allowed 3 or more ER in 2 of his last 3 starts
Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR while striking out 25 and walking 7

Twins at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Twins -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Nationals +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+100) | Nationals +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Twins at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 4, Nationals 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The run line presents a better opportunity for profit on the Twins (-165).

Run line/Against the spread

BET TWINS -1.5 (+100).

While the Twins have struggled recently, they took a lead into the 9th inning Sunday against the Guardians and face a Washington squad that is just 2-8 in its last 10 games. In 5 of their last 7 losses, including 4 of their last 5, the Nationals have lost by 2 or more runs. They have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 8 while allowing 4 or more in 4 of their last 5.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

Both offenses have seemingly stalled as of late with the Twins hitting the Under in 7 of their last 10 and the Nationals failing to hit the Over in 7 of their last 10. With 2 pitchers taking the mound who have demonstrated solid control and limited runners, both teams will face troubles getting runners across the plate.

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Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (20-22) and Philadelphia Phillies (31-14) begin a 3-game series Friday with 1st pitch from Citizens Bank Park slated 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 2-1

The Nationals dropped their series finale against the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Wednesday. They were shut out the final 2-games of this series in Chicago against a team that allows nearly 5 runs per game. Washington got a solid starting performance from LHP Patrick Corbin, who allowed 2 ER over 5 2/3 IP. The Nats have lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Philadelphia had its 3-game win streak snapped by the New York Mets on Thursday, 6-5 in 11 innings. 2B Bryson Stott pushed the game to extra innings with a game tying RBI single in the bottom of the 9th. Phillies closer LHP Jose Alvarado took the loss after allowing an RBI single to DH J.D. Martinez, who scored the winning run on a wild pitch. The Phillies are 1-1 during their current 9-game homestand.

Nationals at Phillies projected starters

RHP Jake Irvin vs. RHP Zack Wheeler

Irvin (2-3, 3.55 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 45 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 4-2 loss at the Boston Red Sox Saturday
Last start vs Phillies: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-2 loss at home on April 6

Wheeler (4-3, 2.53 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 53 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 7-6 road loss against the Miami Marlins Sunday
2023 vs. Nationals: 2-1, 7.48 ERA, 21 2/3 IP, 29 H, 18 ER, 2 BB, 20 K in 4 starts

Nationals at Phillies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday 11:51 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Phillies -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (+104) | Phillies -1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Nationals at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Nationals 1

Moneyline.

PASS.

The Nationals are struggling at the plate and I see that continuing on Friday night in Philadelphia against Wheeler. I like the Phillies (-270), but I’m not going to bet nearly 3 units to win 1 back. I’ll save my wager for the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-125).

Philadelphia has the best record in baseball and for good reason, they are a really good team. Their lineup is stacked top to bottom and they are 20-6 against right-handed pitching this season. They already got a good look at Irvin and put up 4 ER against him.

The Nationals have scored 0 runs in their last 19 innings. Prior to his struggles against the Marlins in his last start, Wheeler had allowed just 1 ER over his 4 previous starts (25 1/3 IP).

The Phillies run differential on the season is +70, so they aren’t just beating teams, they are throttling them. Philadelphia has won 15 of their last 20 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

I really wanted to like the Over in this game since the Phillies have been Over in 6 of their last 7 games, but the Nationals lineup just has no pop. They have been Under in 5 of their last 6 games and were shut out in their last 2 games by a team with the 2nd-worst record in baseball. The last 4 meetings between these 2 teams the Under cashed.

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Washington Nationals at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Washington Nationals at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (19-19) and Boston Red Sox (20-19) conclude a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Fenway Park is slated for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Nationals lost 4-2 on Saturday afternoon, with the only offense on solo HRs by RF Eddie Rosario and 1B Joey Meneses. Washington got a solid outing from starting RHP Jake Irvin, (7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K). This is the 1st stop in a 3-city, 9-game road trip for Washington.

Boston 3B Rafael Devers had the tiebreaking 2-run double in the 8th inning Saturday as the Red Sox evened the series after losing 5-1 Friday. Starting RHP Cooper Criswell struck out 9 in 5 IP, allowing just 2 ER. The win was just Boston’s 2nd in its last 8 games and they’ve scored only 2.5 runs per game over that span.

Nationals at Red Sox projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Brayan Bello

Gore (2-3, 3.19 ERA) may make his 8th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 34 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 6 R (2 ER), 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 11-8 home victory over the Toronto Blue Jays last Sunday
Only start vs Red Sox: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-2 home win Aug. 16, 2023

Bello (3-1, 3.04 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 26 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 8-1 win at Pittsburgh Pirates on April 19
Has never started against the Nationals
2024 home splits: 1-1, 2.53 ERA, 10 2/3 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 11 K in 2 games

Nationals at Red Sox odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 12:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +124 (bet $100 to win $124) | Red Sox -146 (bet $146 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-176) | Red Sox -1.5 (+146)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 3, Red Sox 2

Moneyline.

BET NATIONALS (+124).

Washington has been better on the road (12-9) than the Red Sox have been at home (8-10) on the season.

It’s hard not to like what Gore has done, he hasn’t allowed more than 3 ER in any start this season. The former top prospect has had pinpoint control throughout the season with no more than 2 walks in any of his 7 starts. Boston could only manage 1 hit off of him when they met last season.

The Red Sox are just not playing good ball right now, they went 1-5 on their last road trip before starting this home series with the Nationals.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to focus my bet on the moneyline and not worry about the run line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

I already spoke about how good Gore has been for the Nationals, but Bello has been just as impressive. He’s allowed just 3 ER over his last 3 starts (16 2/3 IP).

In their last 5 meetings, the Under has hit in 4. Boston has really struggled to score runs which is why they have been Under the total in 9 of their last 10 games. Washington has been Under in 3 of their last 4.

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Washington Nationals at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Nationals at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (19-18) welcome the Washington Nationals to Fenway Park on Friday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Boston won 2 of 3 games last season

The Red Sox are coming off back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Braves, dropping the 2nd game 5-0 Wednesday. Boston has lost 5 of its last 6 games; however, it is 4-1 in its last 5 home games. The Red Sox are 18-19 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 7-9 at home.

The Nationals lost to the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 Wednesday, but did split the 2-game series. They have won 3 of their last 5 games and are 7-3 in their last 10 on the road. Washington is 23-13 ATS on the season and 11-8 on the road.

Nationals at Red Sox projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Tanner Houck

Corbin (0-3, 6.45 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.81 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 37 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 9-3 home win vs. Toronto Blue Jays Friday
2024 road splits: 0-2, 8.85 ERA, 20 1/3 IP, 20 ER, 35 H (4 HR), 7 BB, 13 K in 4 starts
Career vs. Boston: 1-2, 5.27 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.68 WHIP, 21 H, 2 BB, 14 K in 3 starts

Houck (3-3, 1.99 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 45 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 5-2 road loss vs. Minnesota Twins Friday
2024 road splits: 2-2, 1.88 ERA, 24 IP, 5 ER, 18 H (0 HR), 7 BB, 26 K in 4 starts
Career vs. Washington: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP, 0 ER), 0 WHIP, 0 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 1 start

Nationals at Red Sox odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Red Sox -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-118) | Red Sox -1.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -104 | U: -118)

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Nationals at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Nationals 5

Moneyline

PASS.

The Red Sox have a major pitching advantage and should come out on top. They are far too pricey at -215 though.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN NATIONALS +1.5 (-118).

The Nationals have won 3 of their last 5 and covered in 1 of their 2 losses as well. They have covered in 9 of their last 12 games and are a league-best 14-5 ATS on the road. The Red Sox haven’t played as well as of late and are just 2-9 ATS as a home favorite this season.

Boston is just 2-2 ATS in its last 4 home games and has lost 5 of its last 6, all by at least 2 runs. With that in mind, despite the pitching disadvantage, back NATIONALS +1.5 (-118).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-104).

The Nationals have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games and have been red-hot offensively, scoring at least 6 runs in 3 of their last 5 and at least 9 in 2 of those games. They are 8-3 O/U in their last 11.

The Red Sox have given up at least 4 runs in 3 of their last 5 and, while they have been struggling offensively, will be facing a pitcher with a 6.45 ERA.

Expect Boston’s offensive to bounce back and Washington’s offense to stay hot. Take OVER 8.5 (-104).

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Baltimore Orioles at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Baltimore Orioles (23-12) and Washington Nationals (18-17) wrap up a 2-game series Wednesday at Nationals Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 1-0

Washington’s 3-0 win Tuesday snapped a 7-game losing streak vs. Baltimore dating back to 2022.

RHP Trevor Williams delivered 5 shutout innings for Washington, which cashed as a (+191) home underdog, and 4 relievers combined for 1-hit ball to seal the win. 1B Joey Meneses, OF Eddie Rosario and 3B Trey Lipscomb all drove in runs for Washington, which has won 3 of its last 4 games.

Orioles RHP Corbin Burnes recorded a 3rd consecutive quality start, but once again was doomed by a lack of run support. Despite the loss, the Orioles enter Wednesday with the best winning percentage (.657) in the American League and Burnes remains the favorite to win the AL Cy Young (+330 at FanDuel Sportsbook).

Orioles at Nationals projected starters

RHP Kyle Bradish vs. LHP Mitchell Parker

Bradish (0-0, 1.93 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits and 2 walks with 5 K’s in 4 2/3 innings in his season debut, a 7-2 home win vs. the New York Yankees Thursday.

2023 stats: 12-7, 2.83 ERA (168 2/3 IP, 53 ER), 1.04 WHIP, 44 BB, 168 K in 30 starts
Missed beginning of the year with a UCL sprain in his pitching elbow
Features the 2nd-lowest ERA since July 1 of last year

Parker (2-1, 2.53 ERA) makes his 5th start. The rookie has a 1.08 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 21 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 6-0 defeat at Texas Rangers Thursday
Has yet to allow a HR in 4 career starts
His BB/9 is 16th-lowest out of 140 SPs with at least 20 IP

Orioles 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 11:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Orioles -176 (bet $176 to win $100) | Nationals +148 (bet $100 to win $148)
Run line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Orioles -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Orioles at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 4, Nationals 2

Moneyline

PASS.

This is too much juice to lay with Baltimore (-176) on its own.

Run line/Against the spread

BACK BALTIMORE -1.5 (-110).

Parker has had a nice run as far as keeping the baseball in the park, but now he will be facing an Orioles team that has the highest home-run-to-fly-ball percentage (HR/FB%) vs. LHP (16.7%) in all of baseball.

SS Gunnar Henderson, who enters Wednesday with the 3rd-shortest odds to win AL MVP (+500 at FanDuel Sportsbook), and 1B Ryan Mountcastle, who features a top-10 HR/FB% vs. LHP (33.3%) among 175 qualified hitters, are certainly candidates to go yard.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

Bradish is in good position for a 2nd straight quality start to begin his season as he faces a Nationals team that generates the most soft contact (20.7%) vs. RHP in the league.

Washington also has the 2nd-lowest infield hit percentage (4.6%) and 3rd-highest infield fly ball percentage (13.3%), so I would not expect much traffic on the basepaths for Bradish or an Orioles pen that features strong options like RHP Yennier Cano, LHP Danny Coulombe and RHP Jacob Webb.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (16-18) and Washington Nationals (16-17) conclude their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Nationals Park is slated for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Toronto snapped their 3-game losing streak Saturday with a 6-3 victory over the Nationals. RHP Kevin Gausman pitched 5 1/3 innings of shutout baseball, striking out 8 to earn his 2nd win and CF Kevin Kiermaier had a 2-run HR. Toronto looks to avoid losing a 4th consecutive series with a win on Sunday.

It was a rough day for the Nationals in the field as they committed 4 errors in the loss. RHP Jake Irvin went 5 innings without allowing an earned run. Washington did get multi-hit games from SS C.J. Abrams and 2B Luis Garcia Jr. with each collecting an RBI. Washington is 5-9 at home.

Blue Jays at Nationals projected starters

RHP Alek Manoah vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Manoah makes his comeback to the majors after elbow and shoulder injuries. He went 3-9, 5.87 ERA in 2023 with a 1.74 WHIP, 6.1 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 87 1/3 IP.

2023 road stats: 3-4, 4.33 ERA (52 IP, 25 ER) in 10 starts
Only start vs. Nationals: Loss, 3 IP, 6 ER (7 R), 6 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 12-6 road loss Aug. 17, 2021

Gore (2-3, 3.19 ERA) may make his 7th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 31 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-1 loss at Texas Rangers Tuesday
Only start vs Blue Jays: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 5-4 road victory Aug. 29, 2023

Blue Jays at Nationals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -116 (bet $116 to win $100) | Nationals -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+150) | Nationals +1.5 (-182)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blue Jays at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 5, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

BET NATIONALS (-102).

Washington may not be playing great at home this season, but I love getting close to plus odds against a pitcher returning to the mound for the 1st time since last Aug. 10. Manoah struggled in 2023, especially against lefties to the tune of a nearly .900 OBP. The Nationals are loaded with lefties.

The Blue Jays are struggling as a team at the plate, batting .225. Things get even worse away from Rogers Centre, hitting .207 and sporting a record of 8-11 for the season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to focus my bet on the moneyline and not worry about the run line in this game.

Over/Under

PASS.

I really don’t see an edge to be had on this bet. Toronto and Washington are 10-10 against the Over in their last 20 combined games. I truly could see this game going either way which is why I’m going to just stay away.

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