Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals will be facing off against the New York Mets at Citi Field, with Mitchell Parker set to start for the Nationals and Tylor Megill expected to start
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals will be facing off against the New York Mets at Citi Field, with Mitchell Parker set to start for the Nationals and Tylor Megill expected to start for the Mets. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:07 PM EST. Despite similar ERAs for both starting pitchers, the Mets are the betting favorite with no line movement at -161.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +147 | Mets -161
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-158) | Mets -1.5 (+136)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are set to play their Monday night contest with Mitchell Parker expected to start. Parker has a record of 7-9 and a 4.24 ERA this season, with opposing batters hitting .254 against him. The Nationals' offense has struggled this season, ranking near the bottom in several offensive categories. Their pitching staff has also been poor, ranking in the bottom half of the league in many statistical categories. With a power ranking of 23 and a season record of 67-81, Washington is not expected to make the postseason.
New York Mets Analysis
The New York Mets are playing well as they fight for a wild-card spot in the playoffs. Pitcher Tylor Megill is expected to start and has had a solid season so far. The Mets have been strong on offense, ranking in the top 10 in multiple categories, while their pitching staff has been decent as well. The team has a power ranking of 9 and is currently ranked 6th in offense. However, they have struggled in recent matchups against the Washington Nationals, losing all three games.