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Mets Look to Continue Dominance Over Nationals in Crucial Playoff Push Game

The Nationals will face the Mets in New York on Monday, Sept. 16. The Nationals have a record of 68-81 and are already eliminated from playoff contention, but they have won four of their last five games. The Mets, with a record of 81-68, are tied for the final wild card spot in the National League. The Mets hold an 8-2 advantage over the Nationals this season. The game is set to start at 7:10 P.M. EST, with Jake Irvin pitching for the Nationals and Sean Manaea for the Mets. New York is the favorite to win, with the current betting line at New York -185.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +164 | Mets -185
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-130) | Mets -1.5 (+114)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 65%.

Washington vs New York Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals currently have a season record of 68-81 and have been eliminated from playoff contention, sitting in fourth place in the National League East division. They have a 2-8 record against the Mets this season but have been performing well recently, winning four of their last five games. In a recent series against the Marlins, they won three out of four games, outscoring them 15-11 overall. Jake Irvin will be starting for the Nationals on Monday with a season record of 10-12 and an ERA of 4.19. Washington's offense is hitting .244 this season, ranking 14th in the league, with the second fewest home runs. They have a power ranking of 23, ranking 22nd in offense and 25th in defense, allowing an average of 4.77 runs against them per game.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets are currently 81-68 overall this season and are in second place in the National League East division, trailing the Phillies by nine games for the top spot. The Mets are tied with the Braves for the final wild card spot and are fighting for a playoff spot. Despite losing two out of three games to the Phillies in the weekend series, the Mets are looking to bounce back with Sean Manaea starting on Monday night. Manaea has been a strong pitcher for the Mets, with an 11-5 record and an ERA of 3.35. The Mets have won six straight games when Manaea starts. The team is hitting .247 this season, ranking 12th best in the league, and has scored the ninth most runs with the 10th most hits. New York has hit the fifth most home runs this season. The Mets are hitting .279 in 10 games against the Nationals. The Mets have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked 6th for offense, averaging 4.78 runs per game. Washington has won their last three matchups against New York.

Mets Aim to Extend Dominance Over Nationals in Crucial Matchup

The New York Mets have been dominant against the Washington Nationals this season, boasting an impressive 8-2 record and a .279 batting average. With the Mets in a tie for the final wild card spot and the Nationals already eliminated from playoff contention, there is much at stake in this matchup. New York will look to continue their winning streak with Sean Manaea on the mound, as they have won six consecutive games when he has started. In contrast, Jake Irvin, the Nationals' starter, has struggled with a 5.63 ERA since the All-Star break. Considering these factors, it is advisable to take the Mets to cover in this critical game.

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