Mets vs Nationals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

In the second game of a four-game set at Nationals Park, the Washington Nationals (16-22) play the New York Mets (19-20), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET. Joey Lucchesi (1-0) is the starter for the Mets, and Trevor Williams (1-1) for the Nationals.

Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Mets are favored to win (-148) over the Nationals (+124). The game has an over/under of 9.5 runs.

Mets vs. Nationals Odds

Run Line

New York Mets (-1.5)

Moneyline

Mets (-148)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals

Game Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Game Time: 4:05 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
Omar Narváez	60-Day Injured List	Calf
Edwin Díaz	60-Day Injured List	Knee
Elieser Hernandez	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
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
Victor Robles	10-Day Injured List	Back
Corey Dickerson	10-Day Injured List	Calf
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

These teams meet again after the Mets took down the Nationals 3-2 yesterday. Tylor Megill registered the win for the Mets (5.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 4 K), and Brandon Nimmo led the way offensively (2-for-4). Carl Edwards Jr. (0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Nationals.

Betting Trends

Mets Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Mets have won 15 out of the 30 games, or 50%, in which they’ve been favored. New York is 8-11 this season when entering a game favored by -148 or more on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 59.7% chance to win. New York and its opponents have hit the over in 17 of their 40 games with a total this season. In 40 games with a spread this season, the Mets are 15-25-0 ATS.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Pete Alonso	39	.234 (119)	.331 (84)	.524 (22)	7.8% (4)	22.9% (105)	12% (42)
Brandon Nimmo	38	.317 (8)	.414 (10)	.451 (67)	1.8% (136)	17.8% (48)	12.4% (37)
Francisco Lindor	39	.223 (138)	.314 (113)	.426 (79)	3.6% (63)	24.3% (119)	8.9% (94)
Jeff McNeil	39	.273 (55)	.369 (37)	.374 (121)	1.3% (148)	8.1% (2)	10% (75)
Mark Canha	35	.218 (147)	.294 (141)	.361 (133)	2.2% (122)	18.4% (58)	8.8% (96)

Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats

The Nationals have been underdogs in 38 games this season and have come away with the win 16 times (42.1%) in those contests. This year, Washington has won 14 of 29 games when listed as at least +124 or worse on the moneyline. The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 44.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 16 of their 38 opportunities. The Nationals have posted a record of 24-14-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Luis Garcia	33	.258 (83)	.309 (122)	.387 (113)	2.2% (122)	9.6% (5)	7.4% (119)
Lane Thomas	37	.273 (55)	.329 (87)	.403 (100)	2.6% (95)	25.7% (123)	6.6% (133)
Alex Call	34	.238 (115)	.333 (80)	.349 (149)	2% (128)	19.7% (70)	11.6% (50)
Joey Meneses	37	.287 (39)	.313 (116)	.369 (126)	1.2% (151)	20.2% (78)	3.7% (168)
Keibert Ruiz	32	.240 (111)	.307 (126)	.352 (143)	2.2% (122)	8.8% (4)	7.3% (121)

Mets vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Nationals will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+124). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (9.5 runs).