Nationals vs Mets Prediction 8/19/25 MLB Picks Today

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals meet Tuesday in MLB action at Nationals Park. Here’s a Nationals vs Mets Prediction. This article will include a Nationals vs Mets Pick.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 66-58 on the year and play the Braves, Phillies, and Marlins next. The New York Mets are batting .244 on the season, have a .321 OBP, and a .415 slugging percentage. The New York Mets pitching staff has a 3.78 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Francisco Lindor leads the New York Mets with 128 hits and 71 RBI, while Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo have combined for 239 hits and 167 RBI.

David Peterson gets the ball for the New York Mets, and he is 7-5 with a 3.30 ERA and 117 strikeouts this season. Peterson is 6-1 with a 2.64 ERA and 42 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 50-74 on the year and play the Phillies, Yankees, and Rays next. The Washington Nationals are batting .244 on the season, have a .309 OBP, and a .388 slugging percentage. The Washington Nationals pitching staff has a 5.33 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 119 hits and 49 RBI while James Wood and Luis Garcia Jr. have combined for 220 hits and 131 RBI.

Jake Irvin gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 8-7 with a 5.14 ERA and 94 strikeouts this season. Irvin is 1-3 with a 4.23 ERA and 29 strikeouts in his career against the New York Mets.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Mets have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won each of the Mets’ last five games.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games against NL East opponents following a home loss.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as road favorites against National League opponents.
• The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five road games against National League opponents that held a losing record.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Mets have won each of their last four games against the Nationals.
• The Nationals have lost eight of their last 10 games against NL East opponents.
• The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last six road games following a win.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Nationals have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against NL East opponents.
• The Mets have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
• The Mets have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Paul DeJong has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances after not playing the previous day.
• CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances against NL East opponents.
• CJ Abrams has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Francisco Lindor has recorded two or more hits in each of the Mets’ last five games.
• Juan Soto has recorded a Double in four of the Mets’ last five games against the Nationals.
• Jose Siri has hit at least one home run in each of his three previous appearances against the Nationals after not playing the previous day.
• Juan Soto ranks 7th in the league in Home Runs (30) this season.

Nationals vs Mets Prediction

The Mets finished the weekend strong, and that could have a carry-over effect. Peterson isn’t pitching well this month, but he still has a 3.30 ERA and 1.28 WHIP on the season. Let’s not forget the month of July, where Peterson allowed 22 hits and three earned runs in 25.2 innings. Irvin just isn’t a pitcher you can get behind, especially lately, where he’s allowed 23 hits and 14 earned runs in his last 13.1 innings. If the Mets are going to lock up a playoff spot, these are games they take advantage of. Give me the Mets.