The New York Mets will send lefty Steven Matz to the mound when they close out their series with the Washington Nationals Wednesday. Matz has been flawless throughout his young career when travelling, as he is 5-0 with a 2.18 ERA in seven career starts on the road – including 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA this season.
Matz is also perfect this season when pitching in day games – though the sample size is relatively small. Matz has allowed just two hits and no runs while pitching 14.2 innings this season when taking the bump in the daytime.
The Nats will counter with Tanner Roark who has been hot and cold this season. In Roark’s three wins this season he has posted a ridiculous 0.44 ERA, but he has an 8.40 ERA in his three losses.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting New York Mets were 101 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 7.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.6-2.7 win for the Nationals on Wednesday. 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
The Washington Nationals bring a 28-18 record to the battle against the 26-19 Mets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 3-rated Washington Nationals and the league No. 19-ranked New York Mets, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Washington Nationals No. 12-ranked scoring average of 4.33 runs per game, against a New York Mets offense rated No. 21 and scoring 3.96 runs per game. The Nationals have averaged 8.22 hits per game to date this season, more than the Mets hitters have managed (7.8 per nine innings).
Comparing defensive stats, New York owns the No. 5-rated road mark, allowing 3.38 runs per game on the highway. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 20 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York batters were mowed down by S Strasburg in their last start, falling 7-4 against Washington while striking out 11 times on Tuesday at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Los Angeles, Friday, May 27th
Washington home to St. Louis, Thursday, May 26th