Moneyline Favors Washington Nationals in MLB Battle with New York Mets

MLB wagering interest swings to the New York Mets vs Washington Nationals battle on Saturday at Nationals Park as the Nationals try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

It's a pitching duel between Gio Gonzalez for the Washington Nationals (1-0 on the year) and Steven Matz for New York Mets (0-1 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting New York Mets were 145 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.3-1.9 victory for the Nationals. 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 (4-3) will face the 5-1 Mets in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 7 (Washington Nationals) and the No. 21 (New York Mets) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Washington owns the No. 15 ranking for hits at 8.43 per game. By contrast, the New York Mets are rated No. 16 in the same category at 8.33 per game.

Comparing defensive stats, New York owns the No. 3-rated road mark, allowing 2 runs per game on the highway. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 27 in scoring at home.