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The New York Mets (19-20) will visit the Washington Nationals (16-22), in the second game of a three-game series, Sunday at 4:35 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Max Scherzer (2-2) for the Mets, and Jake Irvin (1-0) for the Nationals.
Oddsmakers have set the Mets as the moderate moneyline favorites (-156) on the road versus the Nationals (+127). The over/under for this contest is 8.5.
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-156)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -122)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Sunday, May 14, 2023
- Game Time: 4:35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Last Time Out: Mets and Nationals
The Mets took down the Nationals 3-2 Sunday, with Tylor Megill getting the win (5.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 4 K) and Francisco Lindor leading the way offensively (going 1-for-5 with three RBI). 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
The Mets have won 15, or 50%, of the 30 games they’ve played as favorites this season. New York has a record of 8-10 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -156 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 60.9% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of their 40 opportunities. The Mets are 15-25-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 39 | .234 (117) | .331 (85) | .524 (24) | 7.8% (4) | 22.9% (103) | 12% (42) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 38 | .317 (9) | .414 (9) | .451 (68) | 1.8% (138) | 17.8% (47) | 12.4% (38) |
| Francisco Lindor | 39 | .223 (140) | .314 (114) | .426 (79) | 3.6% (66) | 24.3% (118) | 8.9% (92) |
| Jeff McNeil | 39 | .273 (53) | .369 (35) | .374 (125) | 1.3% (147) | 8.1% (2) | 10% (77) |
| Mark Canha | 35 | .218 (146) | .294 (143) | .361 (137) | 2.2% (122) | 18.4% (55) | 8.8% (94) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have won in 16, or 42.1%, of the 38 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Washington has won 14 of 29 games when listed as at least +127 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 44.1% chance of walking away with the win. Washington’s games have gone over the total 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 (88) | .309 (120) | .387 (113) | 2.2% (122) | 9.6% (5) | 7.4% (122) |
| Lane Thomas | 37 | .273 (53) | .329 (89) | .403 (97) | 2.6% (100) | 25.7% (125) | 6.6% (136) |
| Alex Call | 34 | .238 (112) | .333 (81) | .349 (149) | 2% (129) | 19.7% (69) | 11.6% (47) |
| Joey Meneses | 37 | .287 (39) | .313 (116) | .369 (129) | 1.2% (150) | 20.2% (76) | 3.7% (167) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 32 | .240 (110) | .307 (123) | .352 (144) | 2.2% (122) | 8.8% (4) | 7.3% (126) |
Mets vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Nationals to win (+127 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (8.5 runs).