The Washington Nationals (43-59, fifth in the NL East) are set to face off against the New York Mets (47-54, fourth in the NL East) in the first of a four-game series. The Nationals are coming off a two-game winning streak, while the Mets are looking to bounce back from a loss. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Nationals vs. Mets predictions, odds, and picks below.
Nationals vs. Mets Odds
Moneyline: Mets -198 (WynnBet)/ Nationals +166 (WynnBet)
Total: 9 runs
Game Info
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Location: Citi Field, Queens
TV: MLB Network
Mets Betting Trends
The Mets have a 34-7 record in games when they out-hit their opponents and are 23-22 at home. They have a .219 batting average in their last 10 games and have been outscored by four runs during this period.
Nationals Betting Trends
The Nationals have a collective .403 slugging percentage to rank 10th in the NL and are 23-26 on the road. They have a .263 batting average in their last 10 games and have been outscored by seven runs during this period.
Nationals vs. Mets Predictions
The pitching matchup for this game features Josiah Gray of the Nationals and Kodai Senga of the Mets. Gray has a 7-8 record on the season with a 3.45 ERA, while Senga has a 7-5 record with a 3.27 ERA. Both pitchers have been in good form recently, which could make for a low-scoring game.
On the offensive side, the Mets are led by Brandon Nimmo with a .260 batting average and Pete Alonso with 28 home runs and 68 RBI. The Nationals are led by Lane Thomas with a .293 batting average and 16 home runs.
Nationals vs. Mets Picks
Given the recent form of both pitchers and the offensive struggles of both teams, this could be a good time to take the under on the total. The Mets have struggled to score runs recently, and the Nationals have a strong pitcher on the mound in Gray.
The Pick: Under 9 runs | -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook