Nationals vs. Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 5

The Washington Nationals (16-17) host the Toronto Blue Jays (16-18) on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET(broadcast on SN1). Oddsmakers have opted not to choose a favorite on the moneyline for the contest, installing pick 'em odds, instead. Washington's MacKenzie Gore gets the start, and he'll go against Toronto's Alek Manoah.

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Nationals vs. Blue Jays Predictions

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Moneyline Odds & Pick

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Moneyline Pick Score Prediction
PUSH -110 -110 Nationals Nationals 5, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline Insights

  • Washington has been the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and it split the two games.
  • This season, Toronto has been the underdog 12 times and won three, or 25%, of those games.
  • The Nationals have played as moneyline favorites of -110 or shorter in just two games this season, which they split 1-1.
  • The Blue Jays have entered 12 games this season as the underdog by -110 or more and is 3-9 in those contests.
  • Washington has an implied moneyline win probability of 52.4% in this matchup.

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Total Odds & Pick

Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Over/Under Pick
8 -115 -105 Over 8 runs

Total Insights

  • Washington's games have gone over the total in 14 of its 33 chances.
  • Toronto's games have gone over the total in 14 of its 34 opportunities.
  • In their last 10 games with a total, the Nationals and their opponents have combined to hit the over five times.
  • When it comes to the over/under, the Blue Jays and their foes are 4-6-0 in their last 10 contests.

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Nationals vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers

Nationals: MacKenzie Gore

  • Gore (2-3) will take the mound for the Nationals, his seventh start of the season.
  • The 25-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 3.19, a 4.22 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.355.
  • The Nationals were named the moneyline favorite for two Gore starts this season -- they split the games.
  • Gore's team is 2-4 in his six starts.
  • Gore's starts hit the over on the run total one time in six games with a set total this season.

Blue Jays: Alek Manoah

  • Manoah will make his first start of the season for the Blue Jays.
  • Last season, he posted a 5.87 ERA with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings and a record of 3-9.
  • Manoah and his team had a 2-5 record when he pitched as an underdog last season.
  • The 26-year-old's team finished with a record of 8-11 in games he pitched.
  • A total of 11 games he pitched last season hit the over in 19 opportunities.

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Nationals vs. Blue Jays Stats

Nationals Blue Jays
4
Runs Scored (PG)
3.5
19
MLB Rank (RPG)
28
4.4
Runs Allowed (PG)
4.5
18
MLB Rank (RAPG)
21
.230
Batting AVG
.225
21
MLB Rank (BA)
23
.271
Batting AVG Against
.257
29
MLB Rank (BAA)
27
28
Home Runs
29
24
MLB Rank (HR)
22
21
Home Runs Allowed
43
2
MLB Rank (HRA)
28

How to Watch Nationals vs. Blue Jays

  • Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • TV: SN1
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Nationals Park
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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