New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals are set to continue their three-game series with Luis Severino and Patrick Corbin taking the mound for their respective teams. The Mets have secured wins in the first two games of the series and will look to continue their success. New York is currently favored to win with a line of -138.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets -138 | Nationals +124

Spread: Mets -1.5 (+117) | Nationals +1.5 (-135)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 58%.

New York Mets

Luis Severino will be starting for the New York Mets in the series finale against the Nationals on Wednesday. Despite a shaky performance in his last outing, Severino has had a relatively strong season with a 3.52 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. The Mets have shown improvement after a tough May, winning two of four games against the Diamondbacks this past weekend. Pete Alonso, the Mets' slugger, has been relatively quiet lately but has solid numbers for the season. Overall, the Mets are ranked 16th in offense, 26th in defense, and have a power ranking of 29 with a 26-35 record for the season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

Pitcher Patrick Corbin will be starting for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon. Despite a recent loss, Corbin has been competitive in his past few outings, with a 5.83 ERA and a 1-6 record for the season. The Nationals are looking to reach the .500 mark after a series loss to the Guardians. Second baseman Luis Garcia has been a standout hitter for the team, with 5 homers, 26 RBIs, and a .715 OPS on the season. The Nationals have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 23rd for offense and 14th for defense, with a 27-33 overall record. The Mets went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Washington.