The Washington Nationals (55-104) and New York Mets (98-61) play the second game of a 3-game set as part of a doubleheader Tuesday at Citi Field. Game 2 is expected to begin around approximately 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Nationals vs. Mets Game 2 odds with MLB picks and predictions.
(Stats and records don’t include the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader)
Season series: Mets lead 11-5
The series opener was postponed Monday due to rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday.
The Nationals dropped 3 of 4 games vs. the Philadelphia Phillies after a rain-shortened 8-1 loss at home Sunday.
Washington is 3-7 in its last 10 games.
The Mets still have a slim chance to win the NL East after getting swept in a 3-game series at the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. New York’s sole path to the division is a 3-game sweep of the Nationals coupled with a Miami Marlins sweep over the Braves.
Mets 2B Jeff McNeil is batting .326 on the season, 1 point ahead of Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman for the MLB lead.
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Nationals at Mets Game 2 projected starters
RHP Paolo Espino vs. RHP Taijuan Walker
Espino (0-8, 4.30 ERA) makes his 19th start and 42nd appearance. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 113 IP.
- Last start: Loss vs. the Atlanta Braves last Tuesday with 5 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 0 BB and 5 K
- 2022 vs. the Mets: 0-0 with a 1.42 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 1 ER) in 3 relief appearances
Walker (12-5, 3.59 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 153 IP.
- Last start: No-decision vs. the Marlins Wednesday with 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 8 K
- Last start vs. the Nationals: Win on the road May 12 with 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 1 K
Nationals at Mets Game 2 odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nationals +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Mets -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-101) | Mets -1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -101 | U: -120)
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Nationals at Mets Game 2 picks and predictions
Prediction
Mets 4, Nationals 1
Moneyline
PASS.
The price on Mets (-280) moneyline is a bit steep. Bet on the run line or the total instead.
Run line/Against the spread
BET METS -1.5 (120).
The Mets should have no problem winning by margin vs. the league-worst Washington Nationals. Six of New York’s last 7 wins have been by multiple runs.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 7.5 (-120).
The Under is 5-0-1 in Washington’s last 6 road games and the Nationals are bottom-10 in MLB in runs per game on the road (3.87). Washington’s inability to manufacture runs away from home should help this game go Under the total.
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