Washington Nationals vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction 4/2/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Nationals vs Toronto Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 2nd at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 1-4 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Washington fell behind 3-0 in the second inning, but they tied the game at three in the seventh, before allowing two runs in the eighth for the loss. The Nationals recorded six hits in the game and they committed one error, while they were led by Ruiz, who went 1-3 with two RBI’s in the loss. Washington started Williams, who allowed 10 hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings pitched in the game, while Ferrer allowed two hits and two unearned runs for the loss. 

Prior to this series, the Nationals lost two out of three games against the Phillies by scores of 3-7, 6-11, and 5-1. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.32 ERA with a 1.70 WHIP and a .299 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 19 runs with a .223 batting average and a .291 on base percentage this year. Nathaniel Lowe has led Washington with two home runs and five RBIs, while Ruiz has also added two home runs and five RBIs this season. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is MacKenzie Gore, who is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.17 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this year. 

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 4-2 this season after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 5-2 and 5-3. In game two, Toronto blew a 3-0 lead in the sixth and seventh innings, but they got a Bichette single in the eighth that scored two runs for the win. The Blue Jays recorded 12 hits in the game, and they were led by Bichette, who went 2-5 with two RBIs. Toronto started Berrios, who allowed four hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings, while Hoffman nailed down the save in the ninth. 

Prior to this series, the Blue Jays split four games with the Orioles by scores of 2-12, 8-2, 5-9, and 3-1. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.83 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 28 runs with a .285 batting average and a .356 on-base percentage this year. Andres Gimenez has led Toronto with three home runs and five RBIs, while George Springer has added four RBIs this season. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Kevin Gausman, who is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA and a 0.67 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Blue Jays will beat the Nationals 

• The Nationals have lost nine of their last 10 road games.
• The Blue Jays have won four of their last five games.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against American League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in four of their last five games.
• The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five road games against American League opponents.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven games at Rogers Centre.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Nationals’ last nine games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Blue Jays’ last three home games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last five day games at Rogers Centre.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Nationals’ last seven games.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Andres Gimenez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 home appearances.
• George Springer has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six home appearances against NL East opponents.
• Andres Gimenez has hit a home run in two of the Blue Jays’ last three day games.
• George Springer has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Blue Jays’ last three home games.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one Double in three of the Blue Jays’ last four home games against the Nationals.
• Andres Gimenez has scored at least one run in each of his last seven home appearances.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• MacKenzie Gore has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Nathaniel Lowe has hit a home run in each of the Nationals’ last two day games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Keibert Ruiz has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances in day games.
• Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances.
• Amed Rosario has recorded at least one Single in 10 of his last 11 road appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Washington Nationals vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction 

Toronto comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win, and they have scored five runs or more in four of their last five. The Blue Jays have only allowed six runs in their last three games, and they will turn to Gausman, who was solid in his first start. Washington is just 1-4 so far this season, and their pitching continues to be an issue, as they have allowed at least five runs in four of their five games. The Nationals will start Gore, who has been their lone pitching bright spot, but I haven’t seen enough from Washington to warrant them being a favorite in this spot. Take the Jays to win again here. 

David Racey's Pick: Blue Jays ML