Alek Manoah makes his return to the majors after a gem in his last Triple-A start, but one start can't outweigh the struggles of his previous four rehab starts plus his awful 2023 season. The Nationals score more runs per game than the Jays already and have been the hotter team over the last 10 games, plus they've had the more productive bullpen and a starter who has pitched well at the major-league level this year. The Nats should be favored rather than being considered 50/50 at most books, and they definitely shouldn't be 'dogs at FanDuel.

We cashed fading Manoah on the mound last year and will pick up where we left off. His minor league outings left a lot to be desired and the Blue Jays still aren't really hitting the ball well and I think their starter gets shelled here. Baseball is a mental game and this starter may be shot where it counts most. Gore will battle for the Nats and he's been very solid. No logical reason why the Nats have been better on the road than at home but I like them to back their ace Sunday afternoon