The Washington Nationals (8-14) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the New York Mets (14-10) on Wednesday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nationals lead 1-0
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-0 on Tuesday with RHP Josiah Gray tossing 6 scoreless IP with 4 H with 1 BB and 9 K. Washington has won 3 of its last 4 games.
Six Mets’ batters struck out multiple times Tuesday. New York is amid a 3-game losing skid despite winning 6 of its last 10 games.
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Nationals at Mets projected starters
LHP Mackenzie Gore vs. RHP Kodai Senga
Gore (2-1, 3.43 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 6.0 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 21 IP.
- Struck out at least 6 batters in each of his first 4 starts
- Tallied 4 BB or more in 3 of his first 4 starts
Senga (3-0, 4.29 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 6.0 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 21 IP.
- Issued 3 BB or more in each of his first 4 starts
- Allowed a combined 8 ER on 12 H with 8 BB and 11 K in 9 2/3 IP in his last 2 starts.
Nationals at Mets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nationals +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Mets -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-115) | Mets 1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Nationals at Mets picks and predictions
Prediction
Mets 6, Nationals 3
Moneyline
PASS.
The Mets (-210) should win Wednesday, but wagering on their moneyline at the current odds isn’t worth the risk.
Run line/Against the spread
METS -1.5 (-105) has solid value as I expect New York to bounce back after Tuesday’s shutout loss. The Mets have hit 12 HRs against LHP this season, which is the 3rd most in baseball.
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 8 (-120).
Even though both Gore and Senga have been solid to start the season, walks could be an issue in Wednesday’s NL East showdown. The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between these teams and 7-3-1 in their last 11 meetings in New York.
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