Wednesday sees two National League East rivals square off in the finale of a brief two-game set as the New York Mets (64-74) take on the Washington Nationals (62-77).
New York won the opener on Tuesday 11-5 and have now gone 5-5 in their last 10 MLB games. On the road this season, the New York Mets results have been disappointing, as they are just 29-41.
Currently fourth in the NL East, the Mets sit 26.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for first in the division. They sit 7.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot.
Washington has really struggled as of late. They are just 2-8 in their last ten contests. They have also struggled at home this season at just 29-41, which is far worse than their road record of 33-36.
Heading into this matchup, let’s take a look at our Mets vs Nationals picks & parlays.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Odds
Before determining our Mets vs Nationals picks & parlays, it is important to analyze the MLB odds.
With both teams scuffling a bit, it would not be shocking to see this as close to a pick’em game. Still, make sure to check back prior to game time for the most up-to-date MLB odds.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Picks & Parlays
Having gone 4-1 in their last five games and 4-1 in their last five against the Nationals, the trends support the Mets in this one.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Pick:
- New York Mets ML against Washington Nationals
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Parlay:
- Mets to win
- Over on total runs
Mets vs. Nationals Information
New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
Location of the game: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 6. 7:05 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.tv
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Betting Analysis
In Wednesday’s contest, the New York Mets will turn to 25-year-old righty Jose Butto. His MLB player stats show that he is 0-2 in four games this season with a 4.30 ERA and 1.77 WHIP, and he has ten strikeouts in 14.2 innings. In his last three outings, he has allowed a combined six earned runs over 9.2 innings.
Looking at the MLB team stats, the Mets fall to 20th, averaging 4.36 runs per game. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.61 runs away from home.
The biggest offensive contributors for the New York Mets include Pete Alonso (42 HR, 102 RBI), Francisco Lindor (26 HR, 82 RBI, 91 R, 25 SB), and Francisco Alvarez (22 HR, 51 RBI).
Adon’s Strikeout Streak Shines in Washington
In Washington Nationals news, they will turn to Joan Adon to pick up the series split on Wednesday. In seven games, he is 2-1 with a 5.90 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, and he has 23 strikeouts in 29 innings.
Adon is trying to bounce back from a rough outing his last time pitching. His MLB player stats show that he went just five innings in a loss to the Miami Marlins, allowing five earned runs on nine hits.
Offensively, the Nationals rank 21st in the majors in scoring, averaging 4.31 runs per game (4.26 at home). They are led by Lane Thomas (23 HR, 74 RBI, 91 R, 17 SB) and Keibert Ruiz (16 HR, 55 RBI).
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Betting Picks
While both of these teams have had subpar seasons this year, it is still hard to ignore the trends.
For New York, they have gone 10-5 in their last 15 games at Nationals Park, and they are 8-4 in their last 12 games against National League opponents.
For Washington, they have gone winless in their last five home games and last six games overall. Expect that trend to continue Wednesday and for the Mets to pick up the win.
In terms of the total runs, the over has hit in 8 of the last ten games the Mets have played in September. It has also hit in four of Washington’s last five games.
With the pitching a bit shaky on both sides, the advantage could go to the offenses. In this case, the Mets’ offense has a slight edge, and the team’s play has been far better as of late.
- For those reasons, our Mets vs Nationals picks & parlays are taking New York to win and for the total to go over.
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