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On Sunday, the New York Mets (19-20) are visiting the Washington Nationals (16-22), at 12:35 PM ET, in the second game of a four-game set. On the mound for the Mets will be Max Scherzer (2-2), matched up against the Nationals’ Jake Irvin (1-0).
Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Mets are favored to win (-200) over the Nationals (+170). The over/under for this contest is set at 9.
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-200)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Sunday, May 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:35 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
These teams meet again after the Mets defeated the Nationals 3-2 Sunday. Tylor Megill registered the win for the Mets (5.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 4 K), and Francisco Lindor led the way offensively (1-for-5 with three RBI). Carl Edwards Jr. (0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Nationals.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have entered the game as favorites 30 times this season and won 15, or 50%, of those games. New York has a record of 3-7 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -200 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Mets, based on the moneyline, is 66.7%. So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in 17 of their 40 games with a total. 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 come away with 16 wins in the 38 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Washington has won seven of 14 games when listed as at least +170 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 37% chance of walking away with the win. Washington’s games have gone over the total in 16 of their 38 opportunities. The Nationals are 24-14-0 against the spread in their 38 games that had a posted line 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 (+170 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (9 runs).