New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Washington Nationals will look to improve on a 16-6 record when they take on the New York Mets, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.

New York puts its faith in starter Jacob deGrom to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-1. Getting the ball for the Washington Nationals is Max Scherzer, who owns a 3-1 record on the season with a 1.95 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -152 for the Washington Nationals in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 7 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 6.8-2.3 win for the Nationals on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Washington (16-6) will face the 8-13 Mets in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Washington Nationals rated this week at No. 2 and the New York Mets sitting at No. 23.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Washington Nationals No. 1-ranked scoring average of 6.32 runs per game, against a New York Mets offense rated No. 19 and scoring 4.1 runs per game. The Nationals have averaged 10.09 hits per game to date this season, more than the Mets hitters have managed (7.19 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, New York owns the No. 17-rated road mark, allowing 4.43 runs per game on the highway. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 6 in scoring at home.