The New York Mets will play against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. This game is set for Friday, April 25, 2025. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:45 PM under the lights.

Mets vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine: -175. The Mets have a strong home record at 12-1 and a solid division record of 7-2. Kodai Senga’s impressive ERA of 0.79 further supports the Mets as the better choice.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-121). The Mets have the best ERA in the league at 2.34, and Senga’s pitching has been effective. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The New York Mets have a strong home record of 12-1 this season.
• The Washington Nationals are 7 games back in the NL East standings.
• Francisco Lindor hit 2 home runs on April 21st, 2025, against the Philadelphia Phillies.
• The Washington Nationals recorded 10 extra base hits on April 22nd, 2025, against the Baltimore Orioles.
• David Peterson of the Mets allowed 8 hits in 5 1/3 innings on April 23rd, 2025, against the Phillies.

Mets vs Nationals Preview

The New York Mets travel to Nationals Park to play the Washington Nationals on Friday, April 25, 2025. The game starts at 6:45 PM. Under the lights, fans will see Kodai Senga on the mound for the Mets. Senga has been strong this season with a 3-1 record and a low ERA of .79 over 22 2/3 innings.

For the Nationals, Jake Irvin will pitch. Irvin has a 2-0 record and an ERA of 3.68 in 29 1/3 innings this season. Both pitchers have shown skill, with Senga striking out 20 batters and Irvin striking out 27. The game could be interesting with these two on the mound.

Washington Nationals: Key Players and Performance

The Washington Nationals have a strong lineup with James Wood leading the way. Wood has played 25 games with a batting average of .247. He leads the league in home runs with 8 and runs with 17. Nathaniel Lowe is another important player for the Nationals. He has a batting average of .278 over 25 games. Lowe leads the team with 19 RBIs, which is also the best in the league. Keibert Ruiz adds depth to the Nationals’ lineup. Ruiz has a batting average of .321 in 22 games. He ranks third in the league with 13 RBIs for the team.

New York Mets: Power at the Plate and on the Mound

Pete Alonso is a standout player for the New York Mets. He has a batting average of .341 in 25 games. Alonso leads the league with 26 RBIs and is first on the team in home runs with 6. Francisco Lindor brings skill to the Mets’ lineup. He has a batting average of .309 in 24 games. Lindor has hit 5 home runs and leads the league with 18 runs. Juan Soto adds strength to the Mets’ roster. In 25 games, he has a batting average of .233. Soto has 17 runs, ranking second in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets are a strong pick for the Money Line at -175. Their home record of 12-1 shows they play well on their own turf. Kodai Senga’s ERA of 0.79 adds more confidence to this choice, as he has been effective in his starts.

For the Over/Under, going with Under 9.0 (-121) seems wise. The Mets have the best ERA in the league at 2.34, which indicates they allow few runs. With Senga on the mound, the game could see limited scoring opportunities for both teams.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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