New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Mets and the Washington Nationals will face off in a three-game divisional series, with the Mets currently holding a record of 24-35 and the Nationals at 27-31.
Game outlook
The New York Mets and the Washington Nationals will face off in a three-game divisional series, with the Mets currently holding a record of 24-35 and the Nationals at 27-31. Mets will have Tylor Megill on the mound, while the Nationals will start with McKenzie Gore. The Mets won last year's season series 7-6. The Nationals are favored to win, opening with a line of -125 which has since shifted to -120.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +110 | Nationals -120
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-200) | Nationals -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 55%.
New York Mets
The Mets will have Tylor Megill starting on the mound for Monday's game. Despite a strong performance in his last outing, where he pitched seven scoreless innings against the Dodgers, Megill received no run support and ended with a no-decision. He has had limited innings this season due to injury, only allowing five runs (three earned) in 16 innings with a 1.60 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. However, Megill has struggled against the Nationals in the past. The Mets have been below .500 on the road this season, losing five straight series before winning two out of four games against the Diamondbacks over the weekend thanks to offensive production. JD Martinez has been a key contributor, with five RBIs in his last five games and a strong season overall. Despite ranking 18th in offense with an average of 4.25 runs per game, the Mets are ranked 20th in pitching with a 4.25 ERA. The team is currently ranked 30th in power rankings, with a record of 24-35.