at Betway, the Nationals are betting favourites on the Moneyline, at -120, the Blue Jays are +100. The Runline is Nationals -1.5 (+140), Blue Jays +1.5 (-190). The Total is 9.5 (Over -120, Under +100).<\/strong><\/p>\nScherzer has been chomping at the bit to get back into a game, and this game is pivotal if you\u2019re assessing whether the Jays buy or sell by the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline.<\/p>\n
The good news is Scherzer rides in after three strong starting pitching performances in a row by the Blue Jays\u2019 pitching staff. There was a strong performance from Trey Yesavage Friday, 4 IP, 9K, in a 6-4 loss; Dylan Cease\u2019s epic 9-inning, 12K demolition of the Red Sox on Saturday, a 6-0 win, and Kevin Gausman\u2019s solid 6 IP, 3 ER, 5H, 6K performance yesterday in the 6-1 loss.<\/p>\n
The bats, though, and the team\u2019s ineptitude with runners in scoring position, are the bigger issue, which is why if management is going to give the core that took them to the World Series last fall a realistic shot at a wild card spot this season, they will need to add by the deadline and address hitting.<\/p>\n
I am going Blue Jays\u2019 Moneyline, with Scherzer coming back. His ERA is terrible, but that\u2019s a tiny sampling, impacted by injury. He\u2019ll be in playoff mode tonight, striking out seven in five rehab innings last week. Plus, he spent seven seasons with the Nationals and will be motivated there as well.<\/p>\n
Washington is going with an opener tonight (Yean), creating openings for the Jays.<\/p>\n
I just feel bullish on Scherzer \u2013 I like the 5+ strikeout market at +300. A more conservative choice there would be 3+ strikeouts, at -190.<\/p>\n
Also, take a look at George Springer, Over 1.5 Total Bases (Hits Only), at +125, since he\u2019s been red hot of late (.966 OPS with 2 HRs and 8 RBIs through the past 15 days), and he\u2019ll feast on the Nationals bullpen.<\/p>\n
I also like Under 10.5 Total Runs, at -140, because Scherzer, plus a rested Blue Jays bullpen, could keep things in check.<\/p>\n
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