Washington Nationals vs New York MLB Betting Mets Prediction

MLB Nationals vs New York Mets Prediction 9/17/2024

The Washington Nationals (68-82) travel to face off against the New York Mets (82-68) on Tuesday, September 17th. This game will be played at Citi Field in New York and televised on SNY. The Mets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nationals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mets. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.

Nationals vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Mets (-163)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
  • The Mets have won 7 of their last 10 home games.
  • The Mets have outscored their opponents 49 to 27 in their last 10 home games.
  • The Mets have won 4 of their last 5 games against the Nationals.
  • The Mets have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games overall, compared to the Nationals’ 4-6 record.
  • The Mets have scored 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 10 games.

Nationals vs Mets

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New York picked up a 2-1 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a late rally, scoring one run in the 8th and another in the 10th. As for the Nationals, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Mets were favored at -201 on the money line.

Sean Manaea started for the Mets and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued one walk. Jake Irvin got the start for the Nationals, going just 7 1/3 innings while giving up one run.

Jose Iglesias was the difference for the Mets, as he homered twice and scored both of their runs. He finished the game 2/4 with two RBIs. As for the Nationals, Trea Turner went 2/4 with a run scored.

Washington is 68-82 overall and 22 games behind the Phillies in the NL East, putting them in 4th place. Their series record is 19-22-6, and they are currently losing the series vs. the Mets. The Nationals have dropped two straight games and are looking to even up the series today.

On the run line, the Nationals have been a better bet as underdogs with a 71-51 record. Their overall run line record is 84-66, and their average run margin on the road is -0.5. Washington’s over/under record is 70-74, and they have played in games with an average line of 9 runs.

Mitchell Parker Gets The Start For The Nationals

Washington is sending left-hander Mitchell Parker to the mound today vs. the Mets. He has made 27 starts this season and has a record of 7-9 with an ERA of 4.24. Parker’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.27. In his 27 starts, he has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 8.03 strikeouts per nine innings. Parker’s last outing came on September 12th, where he finished with a no-decision, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. Before that outing, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts.

Nationals Offense Breakdown

Washington’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 4.2 runs per game (22nd) and are also near the bottom of the league in home runs. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 12th in the league, and are 5th in the league in fewest strikeouts per game. Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams are tied for the team lead in RBIs, with 65, and Abrams is also the team’s home run leader at 20 homers. Garcia Jr. is batting .281 for the season.

James Wood has been struggling for the Nationals of late, going just 4/18 in his last five games. However, he does have two homers during that stretch. Wood’s two homers would have tied him for the team lead with CJ Abrams. Washington will also be looking for a good game out of Wood, as he is the team’s leader in RBIs.

The Mets have been a solid favorite this season, with a 54-37 record in those games, and they are 34-23 as the home favorite. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs, and the over has hit in 74 of 145 games. In games with a total of 7.5 runs, the over has hit in 18 of 34 at Citi Field.

New York is 82-68 overall and 24-19 in divisional games, trailing the Phillies by eight games in the NL East. They have a 25-17-8 series record this season, and they won the first game of this series vs. the Nationals.

Tylor Megill Gets The Start For The Mets

New York is giving the ball to right-hander Tylor Megill today vs. the Nationals. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 4.48. Megill’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.32. In his 13 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 10.54 strikeouts per nine innings. Megill most recently faced the Blue Jays, where he went six innings, giving up no earned runs and coming away with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings.

Mets Offense Breakdown

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Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been the Mets’ top power threats this season, with Lindor’s 31 homers ranking 2nd on the team and Alonso’s 32 long balls being the best mark on the team and 9th in the league. Lindor comes into the game batting .271, while Alonso’s batting average is at .242. Lindor is also the team’s current leader in RBIs, with 86.

Jose Iglesias has been hot at the plate for the Mets, going 9/24 over his last six games, and he is currently on a 10-game hitting streak. Over this stretch, he has scored five runs. Francisco Alvarez has also hit two homers in his last six games but is just 4/20 over this stretch.

Nationals vs Mets Prediction

Our predicted final score for the Mets vs. Nationals game is 5-4 in favor of the Mets. However, we are actually recommending that you take the over in this one, with the over/under sitting at 7.5 runs. We have the Mets winning by a score of 5-4, giving you some wiggle room if you want to take the over.

If you’re looking for a money line pick, you could take the Mets, but the payout isn’t great at -163. Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Tylor Megill finishing with six strikeouts, which has him 15th among starters in terms of K’s.


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