The Washington Nationals are playing host to their division rival New York Mets at Nationals Park. The matchup will get going at 1:05 p.m. ET and SportsNet New York will broadcast the game.
New York Mets at Washington Nationals Odds
Washington (-115) is favored against New York (+105) and Vegas has put the Over/Under for this one at 7 runs (-110 for the over and -110 for the under). You can also bet on the game’s runline with the most recent odds standing at -200 for the Mets +1.5 runs and +170 for the Nationals -1.5.
Noah Syndergaard will get the nod for the visiting Mets. The right-handed Syndergaard struck out 155 hitters across 154 innings last year with only 39 walks while finishing the season 13-4 overall with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. He made two starts against Washington in 2018 and compiled a 1-1 record against the Nationals with a 3.00 ERA and seven strikeouts.
The Nationals are turning to righty Stephen Strasburg, who recorded 156 strikeouts in 130 innings last year (with only 38 walks). Strasburg finished the season 10-7 overall with a 3.74 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP.
The Mets have gained 1.1 units and are 1-0 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in zero of those games, as opposed to one that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Nationals have lost 1.2 units and are 0-1 ATS when facing a righty starter.
Mets at Nationals Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Mets, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The Mets went 11-8 SU against the Nationals last season.
- The Mets’ bullpen managed an ERA of 8.03 against the Nationals last year.
