Washington Nationals vs New York Mets MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 21, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 21, 2025 ,

MLB Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Prediction 9/21

The Washington Nationals will take on the New York Mets on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1:40 PM. The game will be held at Citi Field in New York, NY. Fans can catch the action on WPIX as the Nationals aim to improve their 63-92 record against the Mets, who hold an 80-75 record this season.

Nationals vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: New York Mets -265. The Mets have a strong home record of 49-31, which gives them an edge over the Nationals, who struggle on the road with a 32-45 record.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-113). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, and with both starting pitchers having high ERAs, there is potential for a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • Washington Nationals have a road record of 32-45 this season.
  • New York Mets have a strong home record of 49-31 this season.
  • Washington Nationals won their last game against the Mets, 5-3, on September 20, 2025.
  • The Mets won against the Nationals 12-6 on September 19, 2025.
  • Weather for the game at Citi Field is forecasted to be mild with broken clouds.

Nationals vs Mets Preview

The Washington Nationals are ready to challenge the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Nationals have had a tough season with a 63-92 record. They are currently on a one-game winning streak. In their last ten games, they have only won three. Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals. He has an ERA of 5.76 and a WHIP of 1.44.

The New York Mets are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. They have an 80-75 record and are second in their division. In their last ten games, they have won four. Sean Manaea is the starting pitcher for the Mets. He has an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.20. Fans can expect a mild day with broken clouds and a light breeze at the stadium.

The Mets: A Closer Look at the Home Team

The New York Mets have some strong hitters leading their lineup. Pete Alonso is a key player, with a batting average of .272. He also leads the team with 37 home runs and 122 RBIs, ranking 7th and 2nd in the league, respectively. Francisco Lindor is another standout for the Mets. He has played 153 games with a batting average of .267. Lindor has hit 27 home runs and scored 111 runs, placing him 16th and 4th in the league. On the pitching side, Sean Manaea will be starting for the Mets. He has an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.20. Manaea’s record stands at 2 wins and 3 losses this season.

Washington Nationals: A Deep Dive into the Away Team

The Washington Nationals have some key players in their lineup. CJ Abrams is a strong performer with a batting average of .261. He has hit 18 home runs and scored 89 runs this season. Luis García Jr. has also contributed with a .255 batting average over 134 games. Josh Bell leads the Nationals in home runs with 20. He has played 134 games and holds a .232 batting average. Bell has also driven in 61 runs this season. Riley Adams has played 79 games and has a batting average of .192. On the pitching side, Jake Irvin will start for the Nationals. Irvin has an ERA of 5.76 and a WHIP of 1.44. His record is 8 wins and 13 losses. The Nationals’ team ERA is 5.34, ranking them 29th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets have a strong home record of 49-31, which gives them confidence at Citi Field. Their hitting lineup, led by Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, is capable of putting up big numbers. This makes the Mets a solid pick on the money line at -265.

The over/under is set at 8.5, and both teams have shown they can score. The Mets have a slugging percentage of .429, ranking 6th in the league. With both starting pitchers having high ERAs, there is potential for a high-scoring game, making the over a good choice at -113.

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