Nationals vs Mets Prediction 8/20/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Mets prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 20th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 50-75 this year after they lost game one by a score of 8-1 on Tuesday night. Washington had plenty of issues at the plate in this game, but they did score in the eighth to avoid the shutout. The Nationals recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Chaparro, who went 2-2 in the loss. Washington started Irvin, who allowed eight hits and six earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Pilkington and Rutledge allowed one earned run each. 

Prior to this series, the Nationals split four games with the Phillies and lost two out of three against the Royals. Washington has lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.35 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .271 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 532 runs with a .244 batting average and a .308 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 25 home runs and 80 RBIs, while CJ Abrams has added 16 home runs and 49 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Brad Lord, who is 3-6 with a 3.26 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 91.0 innings pitched this year. 

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 67-58 this season after they won game one by a score of 8-1 on Tuesday. New York scored five runs in the third inning and they cruised to the easy victory. The Mets recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by McNeil, who went 3-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. New York started Peterson, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 8.0 innings for the win, while Stanek finished the game.

Prior to this series, the Mets won two out of three against the Mariners, but did lose two out of three against the Braves before that. New York has won three games in a row and they are currently second in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 3.76 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 562 runs with a .244 batting average and a .322 on base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with 28 home runs and 100 RBIs, while Juan Soto has added 31 home runs and 72 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Kodai Senga, who is 7-4 with a 2.35 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 99.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Mets will beat the Nationals

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

Total Runs Facts

• Four of the Mets’ last five night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last eight night games at Nationals Park.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the last 12 games between the Mets and Nationals at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Paul DeJong has hit a home run in three of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Paul DeJong has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Juan Soto has hit a home run in four of the Mets’ last five games as road favorites.
• Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mets’ last 11 games as favorites against NL East opponents.
• Kodai Senga has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his six previous Wednesday appearances in night games with the Mets as favorites.
• Francisco Lindor has recorded a Double in each of the Mets’ last three games.

Nationals vs Mets Prediction 

New York won game one in this series in blowout fashion on Tuesday night and they are hoping this is the beginning of a streak, as they are still 5.5 back in the East. The Mets are 26-34 on the road this year, while the Nats are 24-39 at home. Washington has allowed 19 runs in their last two games and they are starting Lord, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. New York is going with Senga, who has had some struggles over the last few weeks. I don’t love how Senga is pitching right now, but this Washington bullpen is horrible. Take the Mets -1.5 here.