The Toronto Blue Jays (8-6) are gearing up for a matchup against the Baltimore Orioles (5-8) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Bowden Francis is set to take the mound for the Jays, looking to bounce back after a competitive series against the Red Sox, where they took three out of four games, despite a tough 4-3 loss just yesterday. Meanwhile, Tomoyuki Sugano will start for the Orioles, who are coming off a rough 9-0 defeat against the Diamondbacks.

As the Jays and O's face off, betting trends favor the Jays with a slight edge on the Moneyline. Their recent performance indicates a 112% return on investment for those betting on them this season. The total runs for this game are set at 8.0, which might tempt bettors leaning towards the Over, especially since the Jays’ games have seen scoring exceed this mark in numerous instances.

Andres Gimenez showcased his power by hitting his third home run in five games, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 victory against the Washington Nationals. Gimenez not only homered but also walked, was hit by a pitch, stole his 100th base, and doubled in a stellar performance. Pitcher Bowden Francis contributed significantly, pitching six innings and allowing just two hits while striking out four.

Michael Soroka struggled for the Nationals, surrendering four earned runs in five innings before exiting with an injury. The Blue Jays secured their win with consistent scoring across the game, including an RBI double from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Yimi Garcia closed the game with a flawless ninth inning, ensuring the victory for Toronto.

Andres Gimenez showcased his power at the plate, hitting his third home run in just five games, while Bowden Francis dazzled with a strong pitching performance as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2. Gimenez not only homered but also added a double and his 100th career stolen base to his stat line. Francis, making his season debut, took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before giving up two solo home runs in a strong six-inning outing that included four strikeouts.

On the other side, Nationals pitcher Michael Soroka had a rough outing, leaving the game after just five innings due to discomfort. Despite the loss, C.J. Abrams and James Woods provided some late offense with their home runs. The Blue Jays continued to impress early in the season, while the Nationals struggled, having lost two of their three home games against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The MLB season kicks off with an exciting Monday slate featuring a mix of day and night games, but the focus is squarely on the night matchups packed with potential for DFS success. Pitcher Bowden Francis from the Toronto Blue Jays is a standout pick at $8,300, boasting a solid 3.30 ERA and 0.93 WHIP last season, particularly impressing with a 1.53 ERA in the second half. Facing the Washington Nationals, who struggled offensively last year, Francis walks into a great matchup as a -170 favorite.

On the other hand, Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros at $9,000 is another viable option, thanks to his consistency over 29 starts, allowing four runs or fewer almost every time out. The matchup against the San Francisco Giants, who ranked low offensively last season, adds to Blanco's appeal.

As for hitters, Kyle Tucker from the Chicago Cubs ($6,000) is sizzling hot with two homers and five RBIs in recent games. Meanwhile, Fernando Tatis Jr. at $5,400 continues to showcase his elite potential with impressive stats, including three steals in the early season. For budget-friendly options, Lane Thomas ($4,100) and Jonathan Aranda ($2,900) provide excellent value against weak pitching matchups.

For stacking, consider the Cubs against Joey Estes of the Oakland Athletics, given Estes' struggles. A stack featuring Tucker, Ian Happ, and Michael Busch could yield high returns. The Tampa Bay Rays against Carmen Mlodzinski also show promise, with key players like Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe rounding out an attractive stack.