The Washington Nationals are set to host their division rival New York Mets at Nationals Park. SportsNet New York is in line to televise the matchup. The opening pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Odds
Washington (-130) is hosting this one as the favorite against New York (+120) and Vegas has put the Over/Under for this day game at 8 runs (-110 for the over and -110 for the under). Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds coming in at Mets +1.5 runs (-175) and Nationals -1.5 runs (+155).
Zack Wheeler is projected to get the start for New York. The right-handed Wheeler recorded 179 strikeouts across 182 innings last year with only 55 walks and finished the season 12-7 overall with a 3.31 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. He made three starts against Washington in 2018 and put together a 2-1 record against the Nationals with a 3.05 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
The Nationals will put the ball in the hands of lefty Patrick Corbin, who struck out 246 hitters across 199 innings last year (33 starts), while finishing the season 11-7 overall with a 3.10 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. He made two starts against the Mets a year ago and registered a 0-1 record with a 5.56 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
The Nationals have lost 1.2 units and are 0-1 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in zero of those games, compared to one that’ve gone under against righty starters.
Mets vs. Nationals MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Mets, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The Nationals went 8-11 SU against the Mets last season.
- The Mets’ bullpen managed an ERA of 8.03 against the Nationals last year.
