New York Sends Robert Gsellman vs Tanner Roark in Washington Nationals vs Mets Game

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Washington Nationals dueling the New York Mets on Saturday at Citi Field.

New York hands the ball to starter Robert Gsellman in this one and he'll try to improve on his 1-1 mark on the year. Washington counters with Tanner Roark, who will try to quiet the fans and the Mets bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, New York sat as 128 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.7-3.3 win for the Nationals on Saturday. 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

The New York Mets sport a record of 69-66 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 79-55 on the season 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. 11 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 12 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Mets No. 28-ranked scoring average of 3.91 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals offense rated No. 7 and scoring 4.81 runs per game. The Mets have averaged 8.12 hits per game to date this season, less than the Nationals hitters have managed (8.71 per nine innings).

Washington brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Mets's No. 3-ranked defense.