NY Mets vs Washington Nationals Prediction 9-18-24 MLB Picks
Washington Nationals (68-83) vs. NY Mets (83-68)
September 18, 2024 7:10 pm EDT
The Line: NY Mets -156 / Washington Nationals +133; Over/Under: +7
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The Washington Nationals and NY Mets meet Wednesday in MLB game 3 action at Citi Field. Here’s a NY Mets vs Washington Nationals Prediction. This article will include a NY Mets vs Washington Nationals Pick.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 68-83 on the year and play the Cubs and Royals next. The Washington Nationals have scored 6 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 10 games. The Washington Nationals have won 6 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Luis Garcia Jr. leads the Washington Nationals with 131 hits and 65 RBI, while CJ Abrams and Jacob Young have combined for 240 hits and 100 RBI.
NY Mets Betting Preview
The NY Mets are 83-68 on the year and play the Phillies and Braves next. The NY Mets have scored 13 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 10 games. The NY Mets have won 5 of their last 6 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Francisco Lindor leads the NY Mets with 163 hits and 86 RBI, while Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo have combined for 259 hits and 164 RBI.
Washington Nationals vs NY Mets Pick Matchup
DJ Herz gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 4-7 with a 3.70 ERA and 98 strikeouts this season. Herz has allowed 4 hits and 1 run in his last 10 innings. Herz has a 3.54 ERA and .200 allowed abutting average in 28 road innings. Herz is 0-1 with a 4.66 ERA and 13 strikeouts in his career against the NY Mets.
Jose Quintana gets the ball for the NY Mets, and he is 9-9 with a 3.91 ERA and 122 strikeouts this season. Quintana has allowed 8 hits and 0 runs in his last 13.2 innings. Quintana has a 3.97 ERA and a .242 allowed batting average in 77 home innings. Quintana is 3-1 with a 2.25 ERA and 26 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Nationals have lost each of their last 10 night games following a road loss.
- The Mets have won each of their last nine night games against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against the Mets following a loss.
- The Mets have covered the run line in eight of their last nine night games following a win.
- The Mets have led after 3 innings in each of their last nine Wednesday games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Tyrone Taylor has recorded a Double in each of the Mets’ last three games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jose Iglesias has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last eight appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Jose Quintana has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four home appearances against NL opponents.
- Jose Iglesias has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 11 home appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Jose Iglesias has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 23 appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Francisco Lindor has scored at least one run in nine of his last 10 appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
- Jose Quintana has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances.
- Jeff McNeil has hit at least one home run in each of his last three appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances after playing the previous day.
- Jacob Young has scored at least one run in four of the Nationals’ last five road games against NL East opponents.
- Joey Meneses has recorded at least one Single in six of his last seven appearances at Citi Field against opponents that held a winning record.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one total base in each of his last eight Wednesday appearances against NL teams that held a winning record.
- Joey Gallo has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against the Mets after playing the previous day.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight Wednesday appearances against NL teams that held a winning record.
- Jacob Young ranks T9th in the league in Steals (32) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Mets rank 28th in the league for walks allowed this season (549).
- The New York Mets rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.230).
- The Washington Nationals rank 1st in the league for steals this season (210).
- The Washington Nationals rank 29th in the league for home runs this season (127).
NY Mets vs Washington Nationals Prediction
Jose Quintana is saving his best performances for last, as he hasn’t allowed a run in his last 13.2 innings. DJ Herz has been respectable this season, but it doesn’t matter. The Mets are hot and need to keep winning as they close in on a wild-card berth. With the Braves on their heels, the Mets can’t afford to blow teams to lesser competition. No excuses for the home team. Give me the Mets and a reasonable price.