The Washington Nationals are set to play host to the New York Mets at Nationals Park. SportsNet New York will be televising the matchup and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Odds
New York (receiving +120) is the underdog to Washington (-130) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this game at 7.5 runs. Odds for betting on the game’s total currently sit at -110 for both the over and the under. You can also bet on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds standing at -175 for the Mets +1.5 runs and +155 for the Nationals -1.5.
The Mets have gone 70-67 SU this year and are 69-67 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 8.7 units for moneyline gamblers and 6.0 units ATS. The Nationals, on the other hand, are 77-59 SU and 77-58 ATS. They’ve gained 1.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 15.4 units ATS.
Nationals games have an over/under record of 64-64-7 in 2019. The Mets have been a good over bet with a total record of 68-56-12.
Jacob deGrom is getting the start for the Mets. The right-handed deGrom (8-8, 2.66 ERA) has recorded 214 punchouts in 169 innings so far. He’s 1-0 with 25 strikeouts and a 0.53 ERA against Washington this year (three starts).
The Nationals are turning to Max Scherzer (9-5, 2.46 ERA). Scherzer has 200 strikeouts and 27 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.02. Scherzer is 1-1 with 28 strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA over three starts against New York this year.
Washington’s pitching staff has given up 4.5 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. The team’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.53, a WHIP of 1.20 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.6. The bullpen has a 5.79 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 9.2 K/9. In 59 games against NL East opponents, Nationals starters have an ERA of 3.55 and the bullpen’s ERA is 6.33.
The Washington hitters have produced 5.4 runs per outing, including 5.5 per game against divisional foes and 6.8 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .268/.322/.543 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that span.
Anthony Rendon has helped lead the Nationals’ offense this year with 32 home runs, 111 RBIs and 103 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, New York’s pitching staff allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starters own a 3.95 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.15 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 5.06, along with a WHIP of 1.24 and a K/9 of 9.59.
Mets hitters have slashed .257/.328/.435 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game this year, including 5.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Amed Rosario has led New York’s offense. Rosario is slashing .285/.322/.430 with 12 home runs, 58 RBIs, 65 runs and 15 stolen bases.
The Mets just took the previous game in the series by a final score of seven runs to three.
Mets at Nationals Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Mets, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The under has hit in five of New York’s last seven games.
- The Mets have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Nationals have hit 15 over their last 10.
- The Mets have a total OPS of .763 this season and an OPS of .753 against right-handed pitchers. The Nationals’ OPS stands at .797 overall and .780 against righties.
- New York has posted 22.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 23.4 over its last five.
- The Mets have won three of their last four games SU.
