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Toronto Blue Jays at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (15-16) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (15-17) to Nationals Park on Friday for the 1st game of a 3-game series Friday. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). 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: First meeting; Toronto won 2 of 3 last season

The Blue Jays have lost 2 straight games, dropping their last game 6-1 to the Kansas City Royals Wednesday. They have lost 7 of their last 9 games. The Blue Jays have also struggled on the road, having gone 7-10 away from home.

The Nationals lost 6-0 to the Texas Rangers Thursday, but did win the previous game. They swept the Miami Marlins in a 4-game series before taking on Texas. Washington has won 5 of its last 7 yet is just 4-8 straight up at home.

Blue Jays at Nationals projected starters

LHP Yusei Kikuchi vs. LHP Patrick Corbin

Kikuchi (2-2, 2.94 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 33 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 4-2 home loss vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-1, 2.87 ERA, 15 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 15 H (2 HR), 5 BB, 15 K in 3 starts
  • Has never faced Washington

Corbin (0-3, 6.82 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.89 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 31 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in a 12-9 road win over the Miami Marlins Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 0-1, 3.18 ERA, 11 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 12 H (0 HR), 6 BB, 9 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Toronto: 1-2, 5.82 ERA, 17 IP, 2.00 WHIP, 6 BB, 12 K in 3 starts

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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 8:33 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -178 (bet $178 to win $100) | Nationals +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Blue Jays at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Nationals 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s not much value here. The Blue Jays (-178) haven’t played well on the road and are too expensive to win outright. Similarly, the Nationals (+150) aren’t worth the risk despite the plus money.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-111).

The Blue Jays have struggled as of late, but they are 3-2 against the spread (ATS) as a road favorite this season. Similarly, the Nationals are just 5-6 as a home favorite.

They have also failed to cover in 4 of Corbin’s last 5 starts. The pitching advantage will side with Toronto, and given Blue Jays have mainly had issues offensively, this could be what sparks its bats.

Take BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-111).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9 (-118).

The Blue Jays have gone Under in 2 straight games and are 12-20 O/U this season. They are 2-8 O/U in their last 10 games and have scored 2 or fewer runs in all but 3 of those games.

The Nationals have also gone Under in 2 straight and in 4 of their last 8. They are 13-17-1 O/U on the season. Considering those trends, back UNDER 9 (-118).

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Washington Nationals at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (15-15) go for their 6th win in 7 games as they wrap up a 3-game series with the Texas Rangers (16-15) Thursday afternoon. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Nationals were victorious 1-0 over the Rangers Wednesday, cashing as (+177) road underdogs. RHP Trevor Williams tossed 5 scoreless innings before 4 Nats relievers combined for 4 shutout innings of 1-hit ball.

Washington’s lone run Wednesday was driven in by OF Alex Call, and it was the 29-year-old’s 1st RBI of the season. The Nationals scored only 1 run Tuesday as well, as 2B Luis Garcia Jr. singled in SS C.J. Abrams in the 2nd inning before Texas responded with 7 unanswered.

Nationals at Rangers projected starters

LHP Mitchell Parker vs. LHP Nathan Eovaldi

Parker (2-0, 1.69 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 16 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 11-4 victory at Miami Marlins Saturday
  • Sports 2nd-lowest BB/9 amongst qualified rookies in NL

Eovaldi (1-2, 3.00 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 36 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 BB, 8 K in 2-1 home win over Cincinnati Reds Friday
  • Career vs. Washington: 3-5, 4.79 ERA (62 IP, 33 ER — 7 HR), 17 BB, 52 K in 11 starts

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Nationals at Rangers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +176 (bet $176 to win $100) | Rangers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-130) | Rangers -1.5 (+108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Nationals at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Nationals 3

Moneyline

Consider adding Rangers (-210) in a parlay.

This is way too much juice to lay on a Texas team that has only a .500 record (9-9) at home to start the season. However, if you are looking to build a parlay, combining Rangers (-210) with Cleveland Guardians +1.5 (-196 at Houston Astros, 8:10 p.m. ET) pays out +122.

Run line/Against the spread

BACK WASHINGTON +1.5 (-130).

Parker can sit down opposing hitters in an efficient matter, as he became only the 5th pitcher in MLB history to strike out 12 and not issue a walk in the 1st 2 games of his career.

The Rangers strike out at the 4th-highest rate in all of MLB as a team vs. LHP (26.5%), and the Nats bullpen has allowed the 2nd-fewest HRs in the NL (9).

These 2 factors will help keep the Nationals in this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-122).

Eovaldi features the 4th-highest swinging strike percentage (14.6%) among 84 qualified pitchers. No team in the NL has produced more soft contact than Washington (20.8%), so expect the 34-year-old to have an excellent outing once again.

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Washington Nationals at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (14-14) open a 3-game road series against the Texas Rangers (15-14) Tuesday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024, Nationals won 2-1 last season.

The Nationals are coming off a 4-game sweep of the Miami Marlins on the road, taking the finale 7-2 Monday. They have won 4 straight after dropping 3 in a row and are 6-3 in their last 9 games.

The Rangers beat Cincinnati 4-3 Monday to take their series 2-1. They are 3-3 on their current homestand and have alternated wins and losses in their last 8 games.

Nationals at Rangers projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Jon Gray

Gore (2-2, 3.12 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 26 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 2-1 home loss to Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday
  • Making 1st career appearance vs. Rangers

Gray (0-1, 2.92 ERA) makes his 6th start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 24 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 4 2/3 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 5-1 home win over Seattle Wednesday
  • Has not allowed more than 1 ER in last 5 appearances

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Nationals at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:25 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-165) | Rangers -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Nationals at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 7, Nationals 4

Moneyline

The Nationals are 4-8 against teams with winning records, although they are 10-6 on the road thanks to their 4-game road sweep of Miami. Their 4-game winning streak is the longest of the season.

Gray has allowed only 3 runs in his last 21 innings.

BET RANGERS (-150).

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers are only 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games and their last 2 wins have been by only 1 run. They have 5 1-run wins this season.

The Nationals have only 3 1-run losses this season.

I’m not as confident in a win by 2 or more runs, but you can double down a little but on a Rangers win by sprinkling a little on a cover for RANGERS -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under

All 3 of their meetings last season had 9 or more total runs.

The Nationals’ last 3 games and 4 of the last 6 have had 9 or more total runs.

Only 1 of the Rangers’ last 6 game have had 9 or more total runs but 14 of their 29 games have.

BET OVER 8.5 (+100).

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Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (13-14) and Miami Marlins (6-23) meet Monday for the finale of a 4-game series. First pitch from loanDepot park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Washington leads 3-0

Washington picked up a 12-9 win over Miami in the 3rd game of the series Sunday while cashing as a +117 road underdog. DH Nick Senzel homered twice for the Nationals in the win. Washington has won each of its last 3 games and is 4-0 in its last 4 on the road.

Miami jumped out to a 7-0 lead by the end of the 2nd inning, but the Nationals would go on to score 10 unanswered runs from the 4th to the 6th.

Nationals at Marlins projected starters

RHP Jake Irvin vs. LHP Trevor Rogers

Irvin (1-2, 4.55 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 27 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 12 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 11-2 loss vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday
  • Career vs. Miami: 0-0, 2.81 ERA (16 IP, 5 ER), 12 H, 8 BB, 11 K in 3 starts

Rogers (0-3, 4.10 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 26 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-0 loss vs. Atlanta Braves Tuesday
  • Career vs. Washington: 3-2, 3.22 ERA (36 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 33 H, 16 BB, 36 K across 8 starts

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Nationals at Marlins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Marlins -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-165) | Marlins -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 7, Marlins 4

Moneyline

PASS.

I fully expect the Nationals (+120) to complete the sweep here, but I like their odds better on the run line, as they have been more dominant on the RL than straight up this season. Bet on the RL and/or O/U instead.

I also am not a fan of doubling down on a team for the moneyline and RL, but if you are, then this bet could be worth a small wager.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-165).

The Nationals have covered in each of their last 4 games and are 6-2 on the RL in their last 8. Washington is also 17-10 on the RL this season, while the Marlins are only 9-20.

Washington is the much hotter team at 4-0 in its last 4 road games, while the Marlins have lost 6 consecutive outings.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8 (-115).

The Over has hit in back-to-back games for both teams and has been a slightly safer 15-14 for the Nationals this season. The Over has also hit 5 of the last 6 Washington-Miami matchups and is 3-2 in Washington’s last 5 wins vs. Miami.

This is only a lean because the Under is 15-11-1 for the Marlins this year and has hit in 6 of the last 10 games overall for each team.

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Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (10-14) and Miami Marlins (6-20) open a 4-game series at loanDepot Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Marlins won 11-2 last season

The Nationals are coming off a 2-1 loss as +154 home underdogs against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday with the Under (7.5) hitting. Washington was swept for the 1st time this season and scored a total of just 4 runs over the 3-game series.

The Marlins have also lost 3 straight after getting swept by the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The most recent loss was a 4-3 defeat as +234 underdogs Thursday as the Under (9) cashed.

Nationals at Marlins projected starters

RHP Trevor Williams vs. RHP Anthony Maldonado

Williams (2-0, 2.91 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 21 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-4 home win in 10 innings vs. Houston Astros Saturday
  • Career vs. Marlins: 1-4, 5.26 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 30 ER), 1.32 WHIP in 8 starts and 5 relief appearances, including 0-3 with a 7.59 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 18 ER) in 4 starts last season

Maldonado makes his MLB debut Friday, serving as Miami’s opener.

  • 2024 stats with Triple-A Jacksonville: 3-0, 2.31 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.77 WHIP in 8 relief appearances
  • Hasn’t pitched more than 2 innings in an appearance this year in the minors

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Nationals at Marlins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:21 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Marlins -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-190) | Marlins -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nationals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 4, Marlins 3

Moneyline

The NATIONALS (+105) getting plus money seems like a good bet vs. the Marlins, especially since Miami will be having a bullpen day. Williams has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 3 of his 4 starts this season and should have no trouble shutting down Miami’s offense, which is 28th in MLB in runs per game (3.38).

BET NATIONALS (+105).

Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals should cover the +1.5, but betting MLB teams at -190 is a losing proposition long term.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Under has gone 6-1-1 in Washington’s last 8 games and 5-1 in Miami’s last 6. The Nationals and Marlins are 21st and 25th, respectively, in hits per game, and Williams hasn’t given up more than 3 earned runs in a start this season.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (15-11) and Washington Nationals (10-13) wrap up a 3-game series at Nationals Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-2

The Dodgers have won 3 games in a row after taking down the Nationals 11-2 Wednesday and cashing as -168 road favorites. SS Mookie Betts, DH Shohei Ohtani, 1B Freddie Freeman, and 2B Gavin Lux each had 2 RBIs. RHP Landon Knack allowed 2 earned runs in 6 innings and picked up the win.

The Nationals have lost back-to-back games after failing to cash as +154 home underdogs Wednesday. DH Joey Meneses and 3B Nick Senzel each had an RBI — Senzel’s came on a solo shot. RHP Jake Irvin allowed 6 earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.

Dodgers at Nationals projected starters

RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 in 22 innings.

  • Dodgers are 1-4 in his starts
  • Has allowed 3 ER in back-to-back appearances
  • Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR while striking out 30 and walking just 5

Gore (2-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 in 20 innings.

  • Nationals are 2-2 in his starts
  • Has allowed 2 or more ER in 3 of his 4 starts
  • Has allowed 8 ER and 1 HR while striking out 27 and walking just 6

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Dodgers 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 11:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Nationals +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Nationals 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Dodgers (-190), who have won the 1st 2 games of the series.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-110).

The Nationals took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers on the road from April 15-17 and are 3-3 in their last 6 games overall. With Gore on the mound, Washington should be able to keep this game within reach. It has scored 5 or more runs in 2 of its last 4 games and allowed 4 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

Both Yamamoto and Gore have shown great control this season and combine for 57 strikeouts and just 11 walks. Los Angeles has scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 9 games, while the Nationals have scored 3 or fewer in 5 of their last 7.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (14-11) and Washington Nationals (10-12) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Nationals Park is at 6:45 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Dodgers took the series opener 4-1 Tuesday, breaking a 1-1 tie with 2 runs in the 8th inning. They have won 2 straight games after losing 7 of 9, including 2 out of 3 to the Nationals at Dodger Stadium from April 15-17.

The Nationals had their modest 2-game winning streak snapped with the loss Tuesday. They are 5-6 in their last 11 games.

Dodgers at Nationals projected starters

RHP Landon Knack vs. RHP Jake Irvin

Knack (0-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He allowed 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 1 walk with 4 K’s in 5 innings in his major-league debut last Wednesday, a 2-0 home loss vs. the Nationals.

  • Went 5-1 with a 2.51 ERA in 22 starts split between Tulsa (AA) and Oklahoma City (AAA) in 2023

Irvin (1-1, 3.13 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.80 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 18 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in last Wednesday’s victory
  • Has a 0.75 ERA in his last 2 starts (12 IP)

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Dodgers 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 11:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Nationals +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-115) | Nationals +1.5  (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Nationals 3

Moneyline

The Nationals won for the 1st time this season with Irvin on the mound last Wednesday. They are 4-6 at home this season. They have lost consecutive games 3 times this season.

The Dodgers (-185) are 5-3 on the road this season. They have allowed just 1 run in their last 2 games. They are 9-2 when allowing 3 or fewer runs.

The Nationals have been held to 3 or fewer runs 7 times in their last 11 games.

I like the Dodgers to win, but betting them at -185 on the moneyline isn’t worth the action.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games.

However, the Dodgers’ last 7 wins have been by multiple runs. Only 3 of their 14 wins have been 1-run victories.

If you like the Dodgers to win, you should like them to cover.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Three of the 4 games between the 2 teams have stayed under 10 total runs.

The Nationals’ last 6 games and 14 of the last 16 have not reached 10 total runs.

BET UNDER 9.5 (-115).

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Houston Astros at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Houston Astros (6-14) and Washington Nationals (8-10) meet Friday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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

Houston suffered a 5-4 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Braves Wednesday while failing to cash as a +119 home underdog. Houston was swept 3-0 by Atlanta, allowing the Braves to score at least 5 runs in every game. The Astros have lost 3 straight games and are only 2-4 in their last 6 at home.

Washington picked up a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday as a +196 road underdog. The Nationals have won 2 of their last 3 games. Wednesday’s win wrapped up a 9-game road stretch for the Nationals, who went 5-4 over that span.

Astros at Nationals projected starters

RHP Justin Verlander vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Verlander (13-8, 3.22 ERA in 2023) makes his season debut. He had a 1.13 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 162 1/3 IP in 27 starts last season as a member of the Astros and New York Mets.

  • 2023 road splits: 7-3, 3.20 ERA (76 IP, 27 ER), 65 H, 26 BB, 62 K across 13 starts
  • Career vs. Washington: 4-0, 1.85 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 18 H, 9 BB, 27 K through 4 starts

Gore (2-0, 2.81 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 12.9 K/9 in 16 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 11 K in 3-1 road win vs. Oakland Athletics Saturday
  • Career vs. Houston: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 1 start, a 4-1 road win June 15, 2023

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Astros at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:10 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Nationals +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (-105) | Nationals +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Astros at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 3, Nationals 2

Moneyline

PASS.

I like Houston (-175) to win here, as the Astros have won 3 of their last 4 vs. Washington (+145) and are 6-4 in the last 10 meetings. However, the Astros are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites, especially with how cold they are entering this matchup.

Bet the run line and/or Over/Under instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN NATIONALS +1.5 (-115).

The Nationals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games vs. the American League. Washington is also 11-7 ATS this season, while the Astros are only 7-13 ATS this year.

The Astros are also very cold. They’ve lost 3 straight and are only 3-7 in their last 10 games, which makes this bet slightly safer.

This is only a lean because neither team is very hot and the Nationals are only 2-4 at home this season.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Under has hit in each of Houston’s last 3 games and is 11-8-1 for the Astros this season.

For Washington, the Under has hit in back-to-back games and is 7-3 in its last 10 outings.

The Under has also hit in 3 of the last 4 Houston-Washington matchups.

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Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (7-9) visit the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-8) on Tuesday night. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 1-0

The Nationals got back in the win column with a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers to cover as +360 road underdogs. SS CJ Abrams had a a HR and scored 2 runs while 2B Luis Garcia Jr. had a 3-run HR. LHP Mitchell Parker pitched 5 innings and gave up 2 ER to pick up the win.

The Dodgers have lost back-to-back games, both as home favorites. DH Shohei Ohtani had 2 runs and C Will Smith had 2 RBIs in Monday’s loss. RHP Tyler Glasnow allowed 6 ER in 5 innings.

Nationals at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Bobby Miller (unconfirmed)

Corbin (0-2, 8.44 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.94 WHIP, 2.25 BB/9 and 5.63 K/9 through 16 IP.

  • Nationals are 1-2 in his 3 starts this season with the lefty allowing 11 ER in his last 2 outings
  • Has 10 Ks and 1 BB in 16 IP
  • Current 8.44 ERA is the highest of his career

Miller (1-1, 5.40 ERA) is likely to make his 4th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.60 BB/9 and 13.9 K/9 through 11 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K in 3-2 loss at Minnesota Twins on April 10
  • Has 6-3, 4.12 ERA in 11 career starts at Dodger Stadium

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Nationals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Dodgers -255 (bet $255 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (+110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Nationals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Nationals 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Dodgers (-255) to beat the Nationals (+210).

Run line/Against the spread

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-135).

Three of the Nationals’ last 5 losses have come by 2 or more runs while the team has scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 10 games. With Corbin taking the mound for Washington, the Dodgers have the perfect opportunity to get back on track and get their offense going. Each of LA’s last 4 wins has come by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (+100).

Corbin has been rocked in his last 2 outings for Washington giving up 11 total runs. The Dodgers have scored 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games and have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4. Washington has had hot bats recently scoring 6 runs in each of their last 2 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 7.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (5-1) and Washington Nationals (2-3) meet Thursday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Washington picked up the 5-3 win over Pittsburgh in Wednesday’s game 2 of the series, covering as a +139 home underdogs. The Pirates scored first, plating 2 in the top of the 2nd inning, but the Nationals answered with a 4-run bottom half of the frame for a lead they never would relinquish. 1B Joey Gallo snapped an 0-for-12 streak to open the season with a 3-for-4 outing, including a solo homer in the 2nd.

The loss was Pittsburgh’s first of the season and ended a 5-game win streak. RHP Mitch Keller was credited with the loss, yielding 5 runs — 4 earned — in 5 1/3 innings. LF Jack Suwinski had 2 of the Pirates’ 4 hits, including a solo blast in the top of the 6th to cut the Bucs’ deficit to 4-3.

Pirates at Nationals projected starters

LHP Martin Perez vs. RHP Josiah Gray

Perez (0-0, 2.08 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He has a 2.08 WHIP, 6.2 BB/9 and 4.2 K/9 through 4 1/3 IP.

  • Perez opened his 2024 campaign with a 7-2 win over the Miami Marlins Friday, allowing 1 ER on 6 H and 3 BB with 2 K
  • 2023 road splits: 5-3, 5.18 ERA (73 IP, 42 ER), 26 BB, 43 K in 11 starts and 7 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Washington: 0-2, 7.80 ERA (15 IP, 13 ER), 21 H, 5 BB, 10 K across 3 starts and 1 relief appearance

Gray (0-1, 15.75 ERA) also makes his 2nd start. He has a 2.50 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 13.5 K/9 through 4 innings.

  • Gray opened his 2024 season with an 8-2 loss at the Cincinnati Reds March 28, allowing 7 ER on 8 H and 2 BB with 6 K
  • 2023 home splits: 4-6, 5.49 ERA (59 IP, 36 ER), 62 H, 38 BB, 48 K in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Pittsburgh: 1-1, 4.15 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 8 ER), 11 H, 9 BB, 20 K in 3 starts

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Pirates 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 1:20 a.m. ET.

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

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Pirates at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Pirates 7, Nationals 3

Moneyline

BET PIRATES (-135).

Pittsburgh has won 5 of its 6 games to start the season and is 4-1 in its last 5 matchups vs. the Nationals. The Pirates are also 4-2 in their last 6 matchups vs. the Nationals in D.C.

The Nationals have lost 2 of their last 3 games, and haven’t won back-to-back games since Sept. 19-20 of last season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS..

Pittsburgh -1.5 (+125) should cover, but their odds are safer on the moneyline, especially with how impressive they’ve been to start the season.

I am also not a fan of doubling down on a team, backing them on the moneyline and the run line, but if you want to place a small wager here that’s fine. I’d recommend betting on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (+100).

The Over has hit in 5 of Pittsburgh’s 6 games, coming up short for the first time this season with Wednesday’s losing result. The Over is also 6-2 in its last 8 games dating back to last season.

For the Nationals, the Over is 4-1 to start their 2024 campaign. The Over has also hit in 2 of Pittsburgh’s last 3 wins vs. Washington.

This is only a lean because the Over and Under have been very even in recent meetings between these squads, going 5-5 in the last 10

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