Mets vs Nationals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 13, 2023

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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).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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