Rays vs Nationals Prediction - MLB Picks 4/3/23

Washington Nationals (1-2) vs Tampa Bay Rays (3-0)

Game Info: Monday, April 3, 2023 at 7:05 pm (Nationals Park)

Trevor Williams (0-0) (0.00) vs Drew Rasmussen (0-0) (0.00)

Betting Odds: Washington Nationals +130 / Tampa Bay Rays -167 --- Over/Under: 7.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals face off on Monday in an MLB showdown at Nationals Park. 

Rays Betting Preview

The Rays come into this game with a 3-0 record overall and they have been super impressive to start the season. The Detroit Tigers' offense might not be the best, but the pitching still only gave up three runs total. The offense has also scored 21 runs total. Jose Siri hasn’t gotten out to a fast start hitting one home run and driving in five RBIs. On the mound for the Rays will be Drew Rasmussen who finished last season with an 11-7 record and an ERA of 2.84. 

Nationals Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is the Washington Nationals who sit with a 1-2 record but they are coming off a victory on Sunday. The pitching was really good giving up only run and that was the difference. Mackenzie Gore went 5.1 innings giving up three hits and one run. The Nationals on the season have scored only seven runs total and they need the pitching to be strong here. Keibertz Ruiz has hit a home run and driven in two RBIs. On the mound for the Nationals will be Trevor Williams and last season he finished with a 3-5 record and an ERA of 3.21. 

Rays vs Nationals Trends 

The Rays are 0-7 in their last seven road games. The Nationals are 0-6 in their last six games against a right handed starter. The under is 7-0 in the Rays last seven games on Monday. The under is 4-0 in the Nationals last four games against the American League East. The under is 5-0 in the Nationals last five interleague games against a right handed starter. 

Shane’s Free Pick

The Rays have been impressive to start the season and it’s going to be no different in this game. Drew Rasmussen last season had an ERA of 2.84 and he’s going to lockdown again in this game. The Nationals are going to really struggle to score here, and the Rays will win on the run line. 

Shane’s Pick Rays -1.5

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