The New York Mets will play host to their NL East foe Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will showcase the matchup and the game will get underway at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets Odds
Washington (+100) is entering this game as the underdog against New York (-110) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this day game at 8.5 runs (-120 for the under and +100 for the over). Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds standing at Nationals +1.5 runs (-210) and Mets -1.5 runs (+175).
The Nationals are 64-66 SU and are 61-68 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 26.1 units for moneyline bettors and 9.5 units ATS. The Mets, on the other hand, are 58-71 SU and 60-67 ATS. The team’s lost 15.6 units for moneyline bettors and 12.3 units ATS.
New York games have an over/under record of 56-65-6 in 2018. The Nationals have also been a good under bet with a total record of 56-70-3.
Jefry Rodriguez is getting the start for Washington. Rodriguez (1-1, 5.46 ERA) has recorded 23 strikeouts in 29.2 innings so far. He has yet to face the Mets this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Mets are turning to lefty Steven Matz (5-10, 4.55 ERA), who has 106 strikeouts and 43 walks as well as a WHIP of 1.33. Matz is 0-2 with 20 strikeouts and a 7.31 ERA over four starts against Washington this year.
New York’s pitchers have given up 4.5 runs per game overall this season as a unit. The club’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.89, a WHIP of 1.24 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.0. The bullpen has a 4.62 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 8.2 K/9. In 55 games against NL East opponents, Mets starters have an ERA of 3.69 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.44.
The New York hitters have put up 4.2 runs per outing, including 4.0 per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .248/.280/.465 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that span.
Asdrubal Cabrera has helped lead the Mets’ offense this year with 18 home runs, 58 RBIs and 48 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.90 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.94, along with a WHIP of 1.23.
The Nationals offense has slashed .250/.329/.413 on its way to 4.5 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.2 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Trea Turner has provided a spark to the Washington offense. Turner is hitting .268/.336/.406 with 15 home runs, 52 RBIs, 78 runs and 33 steals.
The Mets just took the previous game in this series by blanking the Nationals 3-0.
Washington Nationals at New York Mets Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Mets, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
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Betting Notes
The under has hit in just two of Washington’s last seven games.
Each team has hit nine home runs over its last 10 games.
Washington has posted 21.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 21.2 over its last five.
The Mets have won four of their last five games SU.
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