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On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals (36-69) are hosting the New York Mets (65-38), at 4:05 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game set. The scheduled starters are Chris Bassitt (7-7) for the Mets, and Anibal Sanchez (0-3) for the Nationals.
On the road for this game, the Mets (-251) are heavily favored to beat the Nationals (+206). The contest has an over/under set at 9.
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-251)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -113, Under: -107)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
- Game Time: 4:05 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 |
| 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 |
| MacKenzie Gore | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| 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
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-1 yesterday, with Victor Arano getting the win (1.00 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 K) and Luis Garcia leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI). Stephen Nogosek (1.00 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Mets.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been favorites in 75 games this season and won 51 (68%) of those contests. New York has a record of 3-1 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -251 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Mets, based on the moneyline, is 71.5%. New York’s games have gone over the total in 52 of their 103 chances. The Mets are 55-48-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 102 | .276 (40) | .355 (35) | .542 (9) | 6.2% (9) | 19.7% (75) | 9.2% (64) |
| Francisco Lindor | 102 | .261 (63) | .337 (59) | .460 (45) | 4.2% (41) | 20.0% (78) | 9.1% (67) |
| Starling Marte | 86 | .300 (18) | .348 (47) | .471 (34) | 2.9% (79) | 19.7% (75) | 4.8% (142) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 95 | .267 (54) | .347 (49) | .426 (72) | 2.4% (100) | 17.1% (51) | 8.8% (71) |
| Jeff McNeil | 90 | .297 (23) | .357 (32) | .418 (80) | 1.4% (132) | 12.7% (13) | 6.9% (100) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been underdogs in 90 games this season and have come away with the win 29 times (32.2%) in those contests. This year, Washington has won five of 11 games when listed as at least +206 or worse on the moneyline. The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 32.7% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Contests with Washington have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 50 of 105 chances this season. In 105 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 45-60-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | 99 | .231 (122) | .315 (103) | .343 (139) | 2.0% (111) | 23.0% (100) | 10.2% (46) |
| César Hernández | 104 | .240 (110) | .304 (117) | .309 (149) | 0.0% (149) | 18.1% (58) | 7.2% (95) |
| Luke Voit | 82 | .225 (133) | .317 (96) | .413 (87) | 3.8% (49) | 32.0% (149) | 11.3% (29) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 81 | .245 (101) | .305 (115) | .336 (141) | 0.9% (144) | 11.1% (7) | 6.8% (103) |
| Lane Thomas | 90 | .234 (-) | .287 (-) | .390 (-) | 2.9% (-) | 24.1% (-) | 6.8% (-) |
Mets vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Mets will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-251). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (9 runs).