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New York Mets Favored to Extend Wild Card Lead Against Washington Nationals in NL East Matchup

The New York Mets will face the Washington Nationals in a National League East matchup on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The Mets are currently 66-58 overall and hold the final wild card spot in the league, sitting in second place in the NL East. The Nationals, with a record of 50-74, are in last place in the division and have the second worst record in the league. David Peterson will start for the Mets, while Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:45 P.M. EST. Stay tuned for our prediction and analysis of this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -200 | Nationals +172
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (-125) | Nationals +1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 67%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently 66-58 overall this season, sitting in second place in the National League East. They are five games behind the Phillies for the top spot and are currently holding the final wild card spot in the National League, with a 1.5 game lead over the Reds. The Mets have a 25-34 record when playing on the road and have lost three of their last five games coming into Tuesday. In their last game, they defeated the Mariners 7-3 on August 17. David Peterson will start for the Mets against the Nationals on Tuesday, with a 7-5 record and a 3.30 ERA in 23 starts this season. The Mets are 12-11 when Peterson has started, but have lost seven of his last 10 starts. They are hitting .244 this season, ranking 19th in the league, and have scored the 14th most runs while ranking 21st in hits. The Mets have hit the eighth most home runs and have walked the sixth most times. They are hitting .235 on the road, with a .243 batting average since the All-Star break. In August, they are hitting .265 overall and have a .283 average against the Nationals specifically.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are currently struggling this season with a record of 50-74, placing them in last in the National League East division. They are 21 games out of the divisional lead and 16 games out of a wild card spot. With the second worst record in the National League, the Nationals have a 24-38 record when playing at home, which is the second worst home record in the sport. Despite winning five of their last nine games, they recently lost 11-9 to the Phillies at home. This upcoming Tuesday, Jake Irvin will start for the Nationals, boasting an 8-7 record with a 5.14 ERA in 25 starts. During his last appearance, he allowed six runs and seven hits in an 8-7 win against the Royals. The Nationals are 13-12 when Irvin starts, with a 5-6 record at home and a 4.70 ERA when pitching at home. Additionally, Irvin has a 4.91 ERA in five games against National League East clubs. Offensively, the Nationals are hitting .244 this season, ranking 18th in the league. They also rank 20th in runs scored and hits, with one of the lowest number of home runs hit this season. Their batting averages at home, since the All-Star break, and in August against the Mets are .245, .242, and .247 respectively.

New York Mets Look to Secure Wild Card Spot with Favorable Matchup Against Nationals

The New York Mets are currently vying for a wild card position in the National League as they approach the final stretch of the season with fewer than 40 games remaining. Despite losing three of their last five games, the Mets secured back-to-back wins against the Mariners over the weekend, demonstrating momentum as they prepare to face one of the weakest teams in their division and the second weakest team in the NL. Pitching duties will be taken on by David Peterson, who has displayed a strong 3.77 ERA on the road. In contrast, the Nationals will have Jake Irvin on the mound, who has struggled with a 4.91 ERA against divisional opponents. Furthermore, Washington has only been hitting .242 in the second half of the season while the Mets boast a .265 batting average in August. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place your wager on the Mets to cover.

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