New York Mets Favored to Defeat Washington Nationals in Middle Game of Series at Citi Field
The Washington Nationals are facing off against the New York Mets in the middle game of a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets secured a 7-5 victory in the first game of
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals are facing off against the New York Mets in the middle game of a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets secured a 7-5 victory in the first game of the series. The Nationals, currently fourth in the NL East with a 42-50 record, will have Patrick Corbin on the mound. The Mets, third in the NL East with a 44-45 record, will counter with Luis Severino. Corbin has an ERA of 5.49 while Severino's ERA stands at 4.09. New York is favored to win with the opening line at -189, now at -185.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +166 | Mets -185
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-123) | Mets -1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 65%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals recently suffered a 7-5 loss to the New York Mets, with Kiebert Ruiz and Ildemaro Vargas hitting home runs for the team. Despite going 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position, they left five runners on base. Jake Irvin struggled on the mound, allowing six runs in six innings of work. Veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin will be pitching next, with a record of 1-8 and a 5.49 ERA this season. The Nationals currently have a power ranking of 21, ranking 18th in offense and 19th in defense, with a season record of 42-50.