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Two clubs in the NL East — the New York Mets (18-20) and the Washington Nationals (16-21) — meet on Friday at 7:05 PM ET, at Nationals Park. The scheduled starters are Tylor Megill (3-2) for the Mets, and MacKenzie Gore (3-2) for the Nationals.
Sportsbooks have set the Mets as the moderate moneyline favorites (-130) on the road versus the Nationals (+110). The over/under for the Mets-Nationals game is set at 8.5.
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-130)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -121, Under: +100)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Friday, May 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: MASN
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Stadium: Nationals Park
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Tomás Nido | 10-Day Injured List | Eye |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | 15-Day Injured List | Quadricep |
| Brooks Raley | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Elieser Hernandez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Omar Narváez | 60-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Stephen Ridings | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Dickerson | 10-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Victor Robles | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Israel Pineda | 10-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Chad Kuhl | 15-Day Injured List | Foot |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Cade Cavalli | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Victor Arano | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tanner Rainey | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jeimer Candelario | Day-to-day | Leg |
Last Time Out: Mets and Nationals
The Mets lost 5-0 against the Reds yesterday, with Kodai Senga getting credited with the loss. He threw five innings, giving up five earned runs on eight hits while striking out seven. Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a double to lead the Mets offensively.
Friday, the Nationals knocked off the Giants 11-6. Josiah Gray was the winning pitcher after he went seven innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out three. Ildemaro Vargas paced the Nationals’ offense, going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and three RBI.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have won 14, or 48.3%, of the 29 games they’ve played as favorites this season. New York has a record of 11-13 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -130 on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 56.5% chance to win. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of their 39 opportunities. In 39 games with a spread this season, the Mets are 15-24-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 38 | .234 (120) | .329 (84) | .532 (21) | 8.1% (3) | 23% (107) | 11.8% (44) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 37 | .312 (12) | .409 (13) | .449 (67) | 1.8% (136) | 18.3% (54) | 12.2% (36) |
| Francisco Lindor | 38 | .224 (132) | .317 (108) | .434 (70) | 3.7% (59) | 25% (119) | 9.1% (92) |
| Jeff McNeil | 38 | .269 (64) | .368 (42) | .373 (119) | 1.3% (148) | 8.4% (3) | 10.3% (69) |
| Mark Canha | 34 | .217 (146) | .295 (138) | .357 (134) | 2.3% (116) | 18.2% (51) | 9.1% (92) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have come away with 16 wins in the 37 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Washington has a win-loss record of 15-20 when favored by +110 or worse by bookmakers this year. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Nationals have a 47.6% chance of pulling out a win. Washington’s games have gone over the total in 16 of their 37 opportunities. In 37 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 23-14-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 32 | .264 (70) | .311 (116) | .397 (99) | 2.3% (116) | 9.1% (5) | 6.8% (130) |
| Lane Thomas | 36 | .281 (46) | .333 (80) | .415 (90) | 2.7% (89) | 25.2% (121) | 6.1% (138) |
| Alex Call | 33 | .230 (126) | .329 (84) | .336 (151) | 2.1% (124) | 19.6% (70) | 11.9% (42) |
| Joey Meneses | 36 | .288 (39) | .314 (112) | .373 (119) | 1.3% (148) | 20.1% (75) | 3.8% (166) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 31 | .246 (99) | .308 (123) | .361 (126) | 2.3% (116) | 8.3% (2) | 6.8% (130) |
Mets vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Nationals to win (+110 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go under the total (8.5 runs).