Last Updated on May 24, 2016 8:40 pm by Anthony Rome
Mets vs. Nationals Free Pick
Will the Nationals end the Mets’ four-game winning streak when the rivals clash tonight at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Nationals are -178 money line favorites over the Mets, who have odds of +158 to pull off the upset tonight in D.C. With Matt Harvey set to face Stephen Strasburg in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 7 runs.
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Despite beating the Nationals in Game 1 of this series, the Mets have lost four of five road games and have dropped five of is during Game 2 of a series as well. They’ve also won just eight of Harvey’s last 11 starts, are 2-5 in his last seven starts versus a team with a winning record, and are 1-4 in his last five outings versus National League East opponents.
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The Nationals, meanwhile, have won seven of Strasburg’s last 10 starts versus the Mets and are 11-1 in his last 12 home starts overall. They’re also 21-5 in Strasburg’s last 26 outings, 4-0 in his last four starts versus a team with a winning record, and are a perfect 9-0 in his last nine starts during Game 2 of a series.
Continuing those trends, the Nats have won 17 of Strasburg’s last 22 starts against National League East opponents and are 36-17 in their last 53 outings following a quality start in his last appearance.
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