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Mets vs. Nationals: Mets Look to Extend Win Streak as Nationals Struggle

On Thursday, the New York Mets will play the final game of a three-game series on the road against the Washington Nationals. The Mets currently hold the 3rd NL wildcard spot and have won three straight games. In contrast, the Nationals are struggling, with two consecutive losses and 22.5 games behind first place in the NL East. Both teams will be missing key players for the upcoming game. For a detailed prediction of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals matchup, be sure to read the full article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -142 | Nationals +120
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+124) | Nationals +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently ranked 9th in on-base percentage, 10th in slugging percentage, 14th in runs scored, and 20th in batting average. Juan Soto leads the team in home runs with 31, followed by Pete Alonso with 28. The Mets have four players with 20 or more home runs, with Alonso leading in RBI with 100. On the mound, the Mets are ranked 8th in ERA, 12th in batting average against, 23rd in WHIP, and 28th in Quality Starts. Clay Holmes leads in wins with 10, David Peterson leads in strikeouts with 127, and ERA for starters with 3.18. Left-hander Sean Manaea will start on Thursday with a 1-1 record, 4.78 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are currently ranked 19th in batting average, 20th in runs scored, 22nd in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging percentage. James Wood leads the team in home runs and RBI, with CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr following closely behind. The Nationals have multiple players with significant RBI totals. In terms of extra base hits, Washington has accumulated over 300 in 125 games. On the mound, the Nationals rank 18th in Quality Starts and struggle with WHIP, ERA, and batting average against. Jake Irvin leads in wins, while MacKenzie Gore stands out with the most strikeouts and a respectable ERA. Gore will start for the team on Thursday.

New York Mets Struggle While Washington Nationals Gain Momentum in Recent Matchups

The New York Mets have faced a recent string of losses, dropping 14 out of their last 19 games. On the road, they have lost six of their last seven matches, with Washington winning four of the last seven matchups at home against New York. While both teams demonstrate similar performances at the plate and on the mound, the Mets hold a statistical advantage. However, Washington's starting pitcher has shown stronger performance as of late. New York's Sean Manaea has struggled in his last three appearances, giving up 19 hits and 13 runs in just 14.2 innings, resulting in losses to Cleveland, Milwaukee, and Seattle. On the other hand, Washington's MacKenzie Gore has performed well in his last two outings, allowing only seven hits and two runs in 12 innings, resulting in a win against San Francisco and a loss to Philadelphia.

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