Washington Nationals at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions
The Washington Nationals (18-32) and New York Mets (33-17) meet Tuesday for the second game of a 3-game set at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Nationals vs. Metsodds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: The Mets won the series opener Monday by a 13-5 count, running their record to 6-2 in 8 meetings with the Nationals this season.
The Nationals dropped the series opener and are just 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
The Mets have averaged 8.5 runs per game across a 4-game win streak. New York has scored 8 or more runs in 5 of their last 7 outings.
Nationals at Mets projected starters
LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Trevor Williams
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Corbin (1-7, 6.30 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 50 IP.
- Posted just his 3rd quality start in 10 outings last time out in a win against the Colorado Rockies Thursday, allowing 3 runs in 6.1 IP.
- Is a dismal 0-3 with a 6.86 ERA and .312 opponent batting average through 21 IP over 4 road outings.
Williams (0-3, 4.37 ERA) makes his 4th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 22 2/3 IP.
- Has allowed 2 unearned runs on 4 hits and a walk with 2 strikeouts across 4 2/3 IP across two relief appearances against the Nationals this season.
- Is 0-0 with a 3.24 ERA in 1 start and 2 relief appearances while striking out 13 batters across 8 1/3 IP at home.
Nationals at Mets odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML) : Nationals +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Mets -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Nationals +1.5 (-135) | Mets -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U) : 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)
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Nationals at Mets picks and predictions
Prediction
Mets 7, Nationals 4
Money line
The Mets (-180) are a little too pricey for my liking straight up. It's a little difficult to trust Williams, although Corbin has won just one time for the Nationals, and overall the 32-year-old has looked really lost this season.
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Run line/Against the spread
The METS -1.5 (+110) are a little better of a value on the run line. New York's bats came alive with a 13-5 pounding of Washington in the series opener Monday.
That's now 4 wins in a row for the Mets and 6 straight victories at home. Three of the 4 straight victories have been by 3 or more runs, and the average margin of victory is 4.3 runs per outing during the 4-game streak.
Over/Under
The OVER 9.5 (+105) is the lean, and it's a little surprising to see plus-money. The Mets have cashed in the Over in 7 straight outings, while the Nats have cashed the Over in 4 of their last 5 contests and 7 of their last 9.
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