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NL East Rivals Washington Nationals and New York Mets Set to Clash at Citi Field, Mets Favored Despite Close Matchup

In this Nationals at Mets prediction, the NL East rivals will face off at Citi Field with the Mets currently leading the division. The Nationals will have Jake Irvin on the mound while the Mets will counter with David Peterson. Despite the Mets being the betting favorites, this matchup is expected to be a close one. Be sure to check out our top picks to potentially increase your winnings.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +219 | Mets -245
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-108) | Mets -1.5 (-113)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 71%.

Washington vs New York Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are currently in third place in the NL East, trailing the New York Mets by nine games in the loss column. Despite losing two out of three games to the Rangers over the weekend, the Nationals showed some offensive improvement in their latest game. Looking ahead to their matchup against the Mets on Wednesday, the Nationals will rely on pitcher Jake Irvin who has a 5-2 record this season with an ERA of 4.02. The team will be without key players such as Mason Thompson, Orlando Ribalta, and Dylan Crews due to injuries. With a power ranking of 13, the Nationals have struggled offensively, ranking 16th in the league, while their defense has allowed an average of 5.03 points per game. So far this season, the Nationals have a record of 30-35.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets are currently in first place in the NL East and are coming off a successful weekend where they swept the Colorado Rockies. They are set to face the Washington Nationals in a three-game series and are looking to continue their winning streak. Lefty David Peterson will take the mound in the middle game of the series, boasting a 4-2 record with an ERA of 2.80. The Mets have won three of Peterson's last five games. Despite some key injuries, the Mets are ranked #11 for offense and #1 for defense.Overall, the Mets have a record of 42-24 while the Nationals have won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against New York.

Mets' Pitcher Peterson Leads Team to Strong Home Record, Odds in Favor for Wednesday Win

Peterson has demonstrated strong performance at home this season, boasting a 3-0 record and an impressive 2.72 ERA. The New York Mets have secured victories in three out of his last five starts, highlighting Peterson's consistent pitching with a solid 2.80 season ERA. Additionally, the Mets have exhibited strong play lately, winning four of their last five games leading up to the series opener on Tuesday. The team has shown dominance at home, winning 24 out of their first 31 games at Citi Field. With Peterson on the mound, the Mets are poised to secure a win on Wednesday. It is recommended to consider placing a wager on the Mets with the money line for this game.

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