Mets vs. Nationals Prediction
The New York Mets have won their last three games including yesterday’s series opener at the Washington Nationals. Can New York extend its streak to four games tonight despite being the underdogs?
Game Snapshot
907 New York Mets at 908 Washington Nationals
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Nationals Park at 7:05PM ET
TV: MASN 2
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Nationals are a -158 favorite on the moneyline. The Mets are a +148 underdog, while the total is set at 8 runs. As of Wednesday morning, 57 percent of public bets are being placed on host Washington. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest updates.
Four-run first inning propels Mets
New York scored four runs in the first inning Tuesday night at Washington en route to a 6-2 victory. Wilson Ramos hit a first-inning grand slam to put the Mets up 4-0 right out of the gates. He finished the contest 1-for-3 with the grand slam plus a walk. Michael Conforto went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs. Amed Rosario was 2-for-4 plus a walk. Noah Syndergaard picked up the win as he surrendered two earned runs on four hits with six strikeouts and one walk over eight innings. Wilmer Font will start tonight for New York as he enters with a 1-0 record, 5.79 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 14 innings.
Robles homers in loss
Washington lost by a count of 6-2 at home Tuesday night to fall to 16-25 overall and 7-12 at home. Jeremy Hellickson suffered the loss as he gave up five earned runs on six hits with three strikeouts and four walks over five innings. Victor Robles was 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in the defeat. Anthony Rendon was 2-for-3 with a double and a walk. Wilmer Difo ended the contest 1-for-3 with a run. Patrick Corbin starts tonight for the Nationals as he comes in with a 3-1 record, 3.20 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 58 strikeouts over 50 2/3 innings.
MLB Betting Trends
New York
The Mets are 0-4 in their last four Wednesday games. New York is 2-7 in its last nine road games.
Washington
The Nationals are 1-4 in their last five home games versus the Mets. Washington is 1-4 in its last five home games.
Prediction:
The Mets have been playing the better baseball as of late, but two wins came at home against Miami followed by another with a filthy Syndergaard on the mound. Tonight, the Nats have the clear pitching advantage and are desperate to get something positive going on the season. Expect Washington to get to Font early as he has not had a good track record at the MLB level despite having strong stuff. Go with the favorites here.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -158