The Washington Nationals have managed to pick up a victory in seven of Gio Gonzalez's last 10 starts against the New York Mets as those two division rivals continue their baseball betting series at Citi Field on Saturday night.
The Nats, though, are also just 1-3 in Gonzalez's last four starts against the Mets, and the lefthander is just 1-2 with a 5.01 ERA through his four starts so far this season. Jonathon Niese (2-1, 2.74 ERA) is the probable starter for New York on Saturday; he's coming off a loss to the Yankees.
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -105 for the New York Mets in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 7 at Sportsbook.
Computer Prediction: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Pick
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.6-3.7 victory for the Mets. 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 Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
New York (16-8) will face the 10-14 Nationals in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.
The New York Mets sit at No. 8 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 13 on the same chart.
How Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Stats Match Up
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Mets No. 17-ranked scoring average of 4.21 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals offense rated No. 13 and scoring 4.29 runs per game. The Mets have averaged 7.83 hits per game to date this season, less than the Nationals hitters have managed (7.96 per nine innings).
New York owns the No. 4 defense, allowing 4.21 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 22-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Matt Harvey shut down the Nationals in their last game, striking out 3 in a 4-0 shutout over Washington in baseball action at Citi Field.
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Betting Odds Trends
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
NY Mets is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at New York, Sunday, May 3rd
