The Washington Nationals will make a road trip to Toronto to face the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will be televising this interleague matchup and the game is scheduled to get going at 7:07 p.m. ET.
Washington Nationals vs. Toronto Blue Jays Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Toronto (+110) as the underdog to Washington (-120). The total sits at nine runs and bettors can wager on the over for -120 or the under for +100. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds sitting at +125 for the Nationals -1.5 runs and -145 for the Blue Jays +1.5.
The Blue Jays are 30-38 straight up (SU) and 31-37 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 9.8 units for moneyline bettors and 9.4 units (ATS). Toronto has a – ATS record over its last seven games and the . The Nationals have gone 37-28 SU this year and are 34-31 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 1.8 units for moneyline gamblers, but have gained 2.3 units ATS. Washington is – ATS over its last seven games and the .
Toronto games have a 30-30-8 over/under record so far in 2018. The Nationals have been a decent under bet with a total record of 25-38-2.
The left-handed Gio Gonzalez will get the start for the visiting Nationals. Gonzalez is 6-2 with a 2.65 ERA and 75 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Blue Jays this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Blue Jays are handing the ball to righty Aaron Sanchez (3-5, 4.33 ERA), who has 58 strikeouts and 42 walks, as well as a 1.50 WHIP. Sanchez did not record a start against the Nationals in 2017.
As a unit, Toronto’s pitching staff has given up 4.9 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starters have an ERA of 4.99, a WHIP of 1.41 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.1. The bullpen has a 3.94 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 8.8 K/9.
The Toronto hitters have put up 4.5 runs per contest, including 4.2 per game over its last 10 games and 4.4 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .277/.333/.418 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
Outfielder Kevin Pillar and third baseman Yangervis Solarte have paced the Blue Jays’ offense this year. Pillar is slashing .258/.295/.434 with seven home runs, 27 RBIs, 33 runs and nine stolen bases, while Solarte’s line sits at .252/.309/.446 with 12 homers, 37 RBIs and 34 runs.
In the visiting dugout, Washington’s pitching staff allowed 3.5 runs per game and its starters own a 3.08 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.85 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.69, along with a K-per-9 of 9.31.
The Nationals offense has slashed .236/.318/.398 on its way to 4.3 runs scored per game this year, including 3.9 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been led by shortstop Trea Turner and outfielder Bryce Harper, who’ve collectively swatted 26 home runs. The speedy Turner is slashing .258/.340/.386 with seven home runs, 25 RBIs, 36 runs and 19 steals. Harper (.224/.364/.500) is up to 19 homers, 43 RBIs and 39 runs scored.
Washington Nationals at Toronto Blue Jays MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Blue Jays, ATS Winner – Blue Jays, O/U – UNDER
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Washington has recorded eight extra-base hits over its last five outings. Toronto has 13 XBH over its last five.
Toronto has recorded 22.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 24.0 over its last five.
The Nationals have hit eight home runs in their last 10 games. The Blue Jays have hit 14 over their last 10.
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