The Tampa Bay Rays (3-0) are set to begin a 3-game series against the Washington Nationals (1-2) on Monday at Nationals Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting of 2023; these teams haven’t met since 2021.
The Rays made light work of the Detroit Tigers to begin the season, outscoring them 21-3 in their 3-game series. LHP Jeffrey Springs was impressive in his season debut Sunday with 0 ER, 0 H, 12 K and 1 BB in 6 IP.
The Nationals beat the Braves 4-1 on Sunday to prevent the series sweep after being outscored 14-3 in the first two games of the series to begin the season. LHP Mackenzie Gore was solid with 1 ER, 3 H, 6 K and 4 BB in 5 1/3 IP in Washington’s 1st victory of the season.