The Washington sluggers stepped all over the hopes and dreams of the Mets last night in an 8-1 thumping that managed to stay UNDER despite having nine total runs in the bottom of the fourth. New York will have the significant advantage on the starting bump tonight as they send Noah Syndergaard to the mound to face A.J. Cole and the Nats.
Cole’s cup of coffee has lasted longer than anticipated with the Nats’ rotation pretty banged up and he owns a 4.56 ERA through four starts this year. The young righty has given up at least one home run in every start he’s made so far but was excellent the last time he faced the Mets, posting his first and only quality start.
Steady as she goes for Syndergaard. He’s allowed two or fewer runs in five straight starts and is 4-1 during that stretch. The fireballer is 13-8 on the season with an ERA of 2.48 but has had major issues against the Nationals. In four starts against Washington this year, Syndergaard is 1-3 with an ERA of 4.15.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Washington sat as 123 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.0-3.2 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
The Washington Nationals sport a record of 86-58 heading into this matchup, while the New York Mets sit at 76-68 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Washington Nationals rated this week at No. 17 and the New York Mets sitting at No. 2.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting New York Mets rank No. 27 at 8.13 hits per game. That compares with the Washington Nationals No. 17 ranking in that category.
New York brings the No. 3-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Nationals's No. 2-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 8-1 to Washington on Monday at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Washington, Wednesday, September 14th