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The Washington Nationals (45-87) will visit the New York Mets (85-48), Saturday at 7:10 PM ET, with the Mets on a three-game winning run. On the mound for the Mets will be Max Scherzer (9-4), opposed by the Nationals’ Patrick Corbin (5-17).
Oddsmakers have made the Mets heavy favorites at home (-416). The Nationals are +330 as the road underdogs. The game’s over/under is set at 7.5.
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-416)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: +101, Under: -121)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Saturday, September 3, 2022
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Guillorme | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Brett Baty | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Drew Smith | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Stephen Nogosek | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Sean Reid-Foley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tylor Megill | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tanner Rainey | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Will Harris | 60 Day Injury List | Pectoral |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| Yadiel Hernandez | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jackson Tetreault | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Evan Lee | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Mets and Nationals
These clubs meet again following the Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Mychal Givens (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) picked up the win for the Mets. Eduardo Escobar went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Josiah Gray (5.00 IP, 6 R, 6 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Nationals.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been favorites in 97 games this season and won 67 (69.1%) of those contests. New York has played as a favorite of -416 or more once this season and won that game. The Mets have a 80.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 67 of their 133 opportunities. In 133 games with a spread this season, the Mets are 73-60-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 132 | .270 (45) | .348 (40) | .511 (11) | 5.7% (9) | 19.7% (78) | 9.4% (51) |
| Francisco Lindor | 132 | .267 (53) | .344 (44) | .441 (54) | 3.6% (48) | 19.0% (68) | 9.3% (58) |
| Starling Marte | 115 | .293 (16) | .347 (42) | .472 (27) | 3.2% (65) | 19.2% (72) | 5.2% (134) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 124 | .268 (47) | .356 (28) | .424 (66) | 2.2% (102) | 17.2% (48) | 9.4% (51) |
| Jeff McNeil | 119 | .319 (2) | .369 (16) | .455 (41) | 1.5% (122) | 11.9% (9) | 6.0% (116) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been underdogs in 113 games this season and have come away with the win 36 times (31.9%) in those contests. This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Washington this season with a +330 moneyline set for this game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 23.3% chance of walking away with the win. Washington’s games have gone over the total in 63 of their 132 opportunities. The Nationals are 58-74-0 against the spread in their 132 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | 123 | .235 (114) | .315 (96) | .343 (135) | 2.1% (105) | 23.8% (105) | 9.8% (49) |
| César Hernández | 126 | .244 (96) | .305 (114) | .309 (141) | 0.0% (142) | 18.4% (63) | 6.9% (98) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 106 | .246 (88) | .307 (109) | .350 (132) | 1.5% (122) | 12.0% (10) | 6.8% (103) |
| Lane Thomas | 117 | .234 (117) | .287 (130) | .401 (92) | 3.3% (58) | 25.1% (121) | 6.5% (107) |
| Luke Voit | 107 | .229 (123) | .320 (88) | .414 (80) | 4.1% (37) | 32.0% (143) | 10.4% (36) |
Mets vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Mets to pick up the win (-416 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (7.5 runs).