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The Washington Nationals (35-69) will host the New York Mets (65-37), Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET, with the Mets on a seven-game winning streak. The Mets will give the start to Jacob deGrom, and the Nationals will turn to Cory Abbott.
On the road for this game, the Mets (-295) are heavily favored to beat the Nationals (+235). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-295)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Stadium: Nationals Park
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| James McCann | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Dominic Smith | 10 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Drew Smith | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jacob deGrom | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Trevor May | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Erick Fedde | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tyler Clippard | 15 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Reed Garrett | 15 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| Evan Lee | 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 |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Seth Romero | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Jackson Tetreault | 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. Max Scherzer (6.00 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 5 K) earned the win for the Mets. Pete Alonso went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Patrick Corbin (4.00 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 4 K) took the loss on the mound for the Nationals.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been favorites in 74 games this season and won 51 (68.9%) of those contests. New York has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -295. The moneyline for this contest implies a 74.7% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 52 of their 102 opportunities. The Mets are 55-47-0 against the spread in their 102 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 101 | .279 (38) | .358 (31) | .548 (9) | 6.2% (9) | 19.4% (73) | 9.2% (66) |
| Francisco Lindor | 101 | .261 (64) | .336 (65) | .453 (52) | 4.0% (44) | 19.9% (78) | 8.9% (70) |
| Starling Marte | 85 | .301 (16) | .349 (44) | .474 (33) | 3.0% (76) | 19.9% (78) | 4.8% (144) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 94 | .269 (49) | .348 (46) | .429 (68) | 2.4% (98) | 17.0% (51) | 8.9% (70) |
| Jeff McNeil | 89 | .298 (21) | .359 (29) | .420 (79) | 1.5% (131) | 12.5% (11) | 7.0% (100) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have come away with 28 wins in the 89 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Washington has been listed as an underdog of +235 or more on two occasions this season and split those games. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 29.9% chance of walking away with the win. Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 50 of their 104 opportunities. The Nationals have posted a record of 44-60-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | 101 | .246 (97) | .408 (3) | .485 (26) | 4.8% (23) | 14.2% (21) | 20.9% (1) |
| Josh Bell | 103 | .304 (13) | .386 (11) | .496 (23) | 3.2% (66) | 14.0% (20) | 11.3% (27) |
| Nelson Cruz | 98 | .233 (118) | .315 (102) | .346 (139) | 2.1% (107) | 22.5% (98) | 10.1% (47) |
| César Hernández | 103 | .240 (106) | .304 (116) | .304 (150) | 0.0% (150) | 18.2% (59) | 7.2% (96) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 80 | .245 (99) | .305 (114) | .337 (142) | 0.9% (144) | 10.9% (7) | 6.9% (102) |
Mets vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Mets to win (-295 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (8.5 runs).