Washington Nationals vs New York Mets in MLB Betting Odds

The New York Mets battle the visiting Washington Nationals on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Citi Field.

Steven Matz will take the mound for the New York Mets, and he'll carry a 1-0 record into the contest. Max Scherzer gets the ball for the Washington Nationals; he's 7-4 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The New York Mets were listed as 125 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Mets to win this game 5-4.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

30-35 New York battles the Nationals, currently with a 40-26 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 17 (New York Mets) and the No. 9 (Washington Nationals) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits New York Mets No. 7-rated offense, averaging 4.92 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals defense that ranks No. 13 at 4.52 in runs allowed per game. The New York Mets have averaged 8.54 hits per game so far, less than Washington Nationals batters have averaged on the year (9.67 hits per game).

Washington brings the No. 13-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Mets's No. 28-ranked defense.