Toronto Blue Jays vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals will continue a three-game interleague series. The Blue Jays (15-17) will have Kevin Gausman on the
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals will continue a three-game interleague series. The Blue Jays (15-17) will have Kevin Gausman on the mound, while the Nationals (15-16) will start Jake Irvin. The Blue Jays were victorious in two out of three games against the Nationals last season. Gausman has an ERA of 4.5, and Irvin has an ERA of 4.28. Toronto opened as the betting favorite at -167, and the line has remained steady leading up to the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays -167 | Nationals +145
Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+100) | Nationals +1.5 (-121)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 63%.
Toronto Blue Jays
Kevin Gausman will be starting for the Blue Jays on Saturday after a strong performance in his last outing against the Dodgers. Despite a shaky start to the season, Gausman has been on a roll recently, allowing only two runs in his last three games. He will be facing the Nationals, a team he has struggled against in the past. The Blue Jays have been struggling offensively, scoring only eight runs in their recent series. Justin Turner has been a standout hitter for the Jays with a .298 average and 15 RBIs. Overall, Toronto is currently ranked 28th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a 15-17 record for the season.