Nationals vs Blue Jays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 29

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  • The Blue Jays are -190 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals starting pitcher: MacKenzie Gore
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: José Berríos
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The Washington Nationals (+155) visit Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (-190) on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07pm EDT in Toronto.

The Blue Jays are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The Nationals vs Blue Jays Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Nationals are 61-71 against the spread (ATS), while the Blue Jays are 62-70 ATS.

Nationals vs. Blue Jays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -130O 8 -105+155
Blue Jays -1.5 +105U 8 -115-190

Nationals vs Blue Jays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Blue Jays will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 79.2% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Nationals and Blue Jays and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Corey Dickerson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 21 away games (+16.45 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 22 away games (+13.45 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Riley Adams has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+10.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 24 away games (+10.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Corey Dickerson has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+10.30 Units / 58% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Bo Bichette has hit the Runs Under in 33 of his last 49 games (+11.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Whit Merrifield has hit the Hits Under in his last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+9.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Brandon Belt has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+9.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • George Springer has hit the Total Bases Under in 14 of his last 18 games at home (+8.45 Units / 31% ROI)

Blue Jays vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Davis Schneider 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Joey Meneses 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Ernie Clement 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000
Alex Call 0.5 +900 0.5 -10000
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500

Blue Jays vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Davis Schneider 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Ernie Clement 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Alex Call 0.5 -140 0.5 +105
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
Dominic Smith 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Blue Jays vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Davis Schneider 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Joey Meneses 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Ernie Clement 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Alex Call 0.5 +260 0.5 -375
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +220 0.5 -300

Blue Jays vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Berrios 4.5 -135 4.5 +105
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 43 of their last 67 away games (+15.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+11.30 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 9 away games (+6.93 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 64 of their last 107 games (+17.64 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 62 games at home (+9.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 41 games (+5.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+4.14 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 41 games (+2.87 Units / 6% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 74-58 against the Run Line (+8.5 Units / 5.3% ROI).

  • 61-71 when betting on the Moneyline for +23.6 Units / 17.51% ROI
  • 61-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.7 Units / -6.68% ROI
  • 64-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.4 Units / -1.68% ROI

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Blue Jays have gone 62-70 against the Run Line (-8.85 Units / -5.41% ROI).

  • 72-60 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.55 Units / -5.62% ROI
  • 54-72 when betting on the total runs Over for -24.2 Units / -16.93% ROI
  • 72-54 when betting on the total runs Under for +12.2 Units / 8.39% ROI

MacKenzie Gore has an ERA of 7.64 (66.0 IP) against division opponents since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: 3.96 — 0 Percentile.

MacKenzie Gore has an average spin rate of 1971.7 RPM on sliders since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: 2399.1 — second Percentile.

MacKenzie Gore has walked 32 of 248 batters (13%) versus the bottom of the order since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .148 (27-for-182) against MacKenzie Gore’s elevated fastball since last season — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: .224 — 97th Percentile.

Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .275 against Jose Berrios on the first pitch of at-bats this season — seventh best among qualified SPs– 89th Percentile. Opponents batted .402 (37-for-92) against him on the first pitch of at-bats last season — fifth worst among qualified SPs– 11th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .211 against Jose Berrios vs right-handed batters this season — tied for eighth best among qualified SPs– 87th Percentile. Right handed batters hit .276 (91-for-330) against him last season — tied for third worst among qualified SPs– eighth Percentile.

Jose Berrios has attempted to pick off a runner at second base 12 timesthis season — most among qualified SPs in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .211 (57-for-270) against Jose Berrios this season — tied for 8th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .242 — 87th Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Nationals are just 35-58 (.376) after a home loss since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .517.

The Nationals are just 35-154 (.185) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .284.

The Nationals are just 61-87 (.412) on the road since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .471.

The Nationals are just 20-31 (.392) after a home win since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .540.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Blue Jays are 17-11 (.607) after a loss as underdogs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Blue Jays are 11-5 (.688) after a loss as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Blue Jays are 65-25 (.722) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .574.

The Blue Jays are 16-8 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Nationals are just 2-12 (.143) against the run line (-63.6% ROI) after a win as favorites since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .448.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .901 (941 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.106.

Nationals hitters are averaging just 3.76 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.

Nationals hitters have 232 extra-base hits out of 762 total hits (just 30%) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Blue Jays hitters have an OPS of just .378 (123 PA’s) in innings 7-9 over the last 14 days (12 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .738.

The Blue Jays are batting .261 since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Blue Jays hitters have just 455 strikeouts in 2,336 PA’s (20%) against LHP since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Blue Jays are batting .264 on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .242.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed a run just 23% of the time after an opposing score this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 34% with runners in scoring position over the last 14 days (12 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 177 of 2,638 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Blue Jays vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Toronto Blue Jays – No Injuries Reported
  • Washington Nationals – No Injuries Reported

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