The Washington Nationals will be looking to split their four-game series with the New York Mets as they face off in a National League East Division showdown on Thursday morning. After losing the first two games in extra innings, Washington staged a comeback from a four-run deficit on Wednesday to secure a 7-5 win. The Mets (42-42), who have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, have struggled in day games this season with a 17-22 record. On the other hand, the Nationals (40-46), who have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, have a slightly better day game record at 21-23 for the season.
The game is scheduled to start at 11:05 a.m. ET. The Mets have a team batting average of .249, ranking them 10th in MLB, while the Nationals are batting .235, placing them at 20th. The latest odds from SportsLine consensus have the Mets as -117 favorites (bet $117 to win $100) on the money line, with the over/under set at 9 runs. Before making any picks for the Nationals vs. Mets game, make sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s reliable computer model.
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The model has now made its picks and predictions for Mets vs. Nationals. You can visit SportsLine to see the model’s selections. Here are some MLB odds and betting lines for the game:
- Mets vs. Nationals money line: New York -117, Washington -102
- Mets vs. Nationals over/under: 9 runs
- Mets vs. Nationals run line: New York -1.5 (+139)
- NYM: The Mets have hit the game total over in 22 of their last 34 away games (+12.05 units)
- WAS: The Nationals have covered the run line in 40 of their last 71 games (+6.55 units)
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Reasons to Support the Mets
Shortstop Francisco Lindor has been on a hot streak lately, recording hits in eight of the last nine games. He had a strong performance in Tuesday’s win against Washington and continued his form in Wednesday’s game. In 84 games this season, Lindor has been batting .249 with impressive stats.
First baseman Pete Alonso also had a good game on Tuesday and has been consistent throughout the season. His performance will be crucial for the Mets in this matchup.
Reasons to Support the Nationals
Right-hander Jake Irvin will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals. Irvin is coming off a solid outing in his last game and will be looking to continue his good form against the Mets.
Shortstop C.J. Abrams has been a key player for the Nationals with multiple multi-hit games in recent matches. His contributions will be vital for Washington in this game.
How to Make Nationals vs. Mets Picks
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