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On Friday, a battle of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the Washington Nationals (45-86) visiting the New York Mets (84-48) at 7:10 PM ET. On the hill for the Mets will be David Peterson (7-3), opposed by the Nationals’ Josiah Gray (7-8).
Oddsmakers have made the Mets a strong favorite at home (-279) to beat the Nationals (+229). The game’s total is set at 8.
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-279)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -103, Under: -118)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Friday, September 2, 2022
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Guillorme | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Brett Baty | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Drew Smith | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Stephen Nogosek | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | 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 |
| Yadiel Hernandez | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jackson Tetreault | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Evan Lee | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Mets and Nationals
The Mets won their most recent contest versus the Dodgers by a 5-3 score yesterday, with Chris Bassitt picking up the win pitching throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out four. Starling Marte went 2-for-3 with an RBI to lead them offensively.
The Nationals beat the Athletics 7-5 yesterday, with Hunter Harvey registering the win while throwing one inning, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out two. Joey Meneses went 4-for-6 with a home run and four RBI to lead the Nationals’ offense.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Mets have won 66 out of the 96 games, or 68.8%, in which they’ve been favored. New York is 6-2 this season when entering a game favored by -279 or more on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 73.6% chance to win. So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in 66 of their 132 games with a total. The Mets are 72-60-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 131 | .269 (47) | .347 (41) | .506 (12) | 5.5% (11) | 19.9% (78) | 9.3% (61) |
| Francisco Lindor | 131 | .269 (47) | .346 (42) | .445 (52) | 3.7% (46) | 19.0% (68) | 9.4% (55) |
| Starling Marte | 114 | .295 (16) | .350 (39) | .476 (26) | 3.3% (59) | 19.3% (73) | 5.3% (134) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 123 | .266 (55) | .355 (29) | .417 (77) | 2.2% (100) | 17.4% (50) | 9.5% (50) |
| Jeff McNeil | 118 | .315 (4) | .366 (20) | .450 (48) | 1.5% (122) | 12.0% (10) | 6.1% (114) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been underdogs in 112 games this season and have come away with the win 36 times (32.1%) in those contests. This year, Washington has won seven of 15 games when listed as at least +229 or worse on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Nationals have a 30.4% chance of pulling out a win. Washington and their opponents have hit the over in 62 of their 131 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Nationals are 58-73-0 against the spread in their 131 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | 122 | .236 (115) | .316 (97) | .344 (135) | 2.1% (105) | 23.6% (104) | 9.8% (45) |
| César Hernández | 126 | .244 (95) | .305 (113) | .309 (141) | 0.0% (142) | 18.4% (61) | 6.9% (99) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 105 | .249 (86) | .310 (106) | .354 (131) | 1.5% (122) | 12.1% (11) | 6.9% (99) |
| Lane Thomas | 116 | .237 (112) | .291 (125) | .406 (87) | 3.4% (55) | 25.2% (123) | 6.5% (107) |
| Luke Voit | 106 | .224 (128) | .314 (100) | .411 (81) | 4.1% (37) | 32.3% (143) | 10.3% (38) |
Mets vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Mets will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-279). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).