NY Mets (42-41) vs. Washington Nationals (39-46)
July 3, 2024 6:45 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Nationals +120 / NY Mets -130; Over/Under: +8.5
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The NY Mets and Washington Nationals meet Wednesday in MLB game 3 action at Nationals Park. Here’s a Washington Nationals vs NY Mets Prediction. This article will include a Washington Nationals vs NY Mets Pick.
NY Mets Betting Preview
The NY Mets are 42-41 on the year after wins over the Yankees and Astros. The NY Mets have scored 21 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 8 straight games. The NY Mets have won 14 of their last 16 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Francisco Lindor leads the NY Mets with 85 hits and 41 RBI, while Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo have combined for 152 hits and 100 RBI.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 39-46 on the year after losses to the Padres and Rays. The Washington Nationals have scored 9 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Washington Nationals have lost 5 of their last 6 games when scoring 4 or more runs. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 88 hits and 43 RBI, while Luis Garcia Jr. and Jesse Winker have combined for 136 hits and 74 RBI.
NY Mets vs Washington Nationals Pitching Pick Matchup
Christian Scott gets the ball for the NY Mets, and he is 0-2 with a 3.90 ERA and 25 strikeouts this season. Scott has allowed 24 hits and 12 runs in 27.2 innings this season. Scott will make his sixth career start in this game. This will be Scott’s first career game against the Washington Nationals.
Mitchell Parker gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 5-4 with a 3.32 ERA and 63 strikeouts this season. Parker has allowed 29 hits and 12 earned runs in his last 34.1 innings. Parker has a 2.27 ERA and .205 allowed batting average in 31.2 home innings. This will be Parker’s first career game against the NY Mets.
Why the New York Mets will Beat the Nationals
- The Nationals have lost each of their last 12 night games at Nationals Park after going to extra innings.
- The Mets have won 14 of their last 15 night games after playing the previous day.
- The Mets have covered the run line each of their last six road games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against National League opponents after going to extra innings.
- The Mets have led after 3 innings in each of their last six Wednesday games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Wednesday games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Lane Thomas has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last five games against NL East opponents.
- Lane Thomas has scored at least one run in seven of the Nationals’ last eight games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Harold Ramirez has recorded an RBI in each of the Nationals’ last four games against NL opponents.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine Wednesday night appearances.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one Double in four of the Mets’ last five night games.
- J.D. Martinez has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last eight appearances against NL opponents.
- J.D. Martinez has recorded at least one RBI in eight of his last nine appearances against NL opponents.
- Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one Single in 10 of his last 11 appearances at Nationals Park against opponents that held a losing record.
- J.D. Martinez has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances against NL East opponents.
- Brandon Nimmo has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
Washington Nationals vs NY Mets Prediction
You can make a case for the Washington Nationals and the plus money because Mitchell Parker has pitched well this season, and he’s been even better at home. However, the Nationals are looking more and more like the below average team we expected to see, while the Mets are hitting their stride. The Mets and Nationals are heading in different directions with the trade deadline approaching, and I’d need more bang for my buck to take the other side. Give me the hot Mets and the cheap price.
