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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Washington Nationals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, April 5th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Nationals
The Rays take on the Nationals on Wednesday, April 5th 2023 at Nationals Park, Washington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (5-0) vs. Washington Nationals (1-4)
- Date: Wednesday, April 5th 2023
- Time: 1:05 ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into their matchup with the Washington Nationals, the Rays have a record of 5-0, good for 1st in the AL East. So far, Tampa Bay has been tough as the road team, putting together a mark of 2-0.
Shane McClanahan's record last season for the Rays was 12-8, and his ERA was 2.54 over 29 appearances. A key reason for his success last year was his ability to limit batters power numbers, finishing with a slugging percentage allowed of just .317.
Tampa Bay enters play averaging 7.4 runs per game, placing them 2nd in the MLB. The Rays have enjoyed succses at the plate, as their team batting average of .277 ranks 6th.
The team has also been strong in the power department, hacing hit 11 home runs which is 2nd. Up to this point, Tampa Bay has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 8th at .349.
Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Washington Nationals travel to take on the Tampa Bay Rays hoping to find the win column as they have an overall record of just 1-4, placing the team 5th in the NL East. Washington has had their problems at home, going just 1-4 at Nationals Park.
Patrick Corbin's record last season for the Nationals was 6-19, and his ERA was 6.31 over 31 appearances. If he is going to pitch better this season, Corbin will need to do a better job at keeping team's from hitting for power against him as he finished with a slugging percentage allowed of .513.
Washington's' offense comes into this game averaging just 3.0 runs per game, placing them 28th in the MLB. Although the team has struggled to score runs, their combined batting average of .241 comes in closer to the league average.
In addition, the team's lineup has had problems hitting for power, ranking just 29th in the league, at 2 home runs. Washington' overall OBP of .309, puts them 20th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Nationals
In this matchup, we like the Nationals to come out on top at home vs. the Rays. Last year, Tampa Bay was just 35-46 on the road. Even though they are the favorite on the moneyline, we like the Nationals to pull out the win.
Recommended Betting Pick: Nationals Moneyline
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