Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Betting Pick and Odds Preview

The New York Mets get a visit from the Washington Nationals in MLB baseball betting action on Saturday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Jacob deGrom gets the call for the New York Mets and he will try to build on a 0-0 mark. In the other dugout, Gio Gonzalez brings a 1-0 ledger to the game for the Washington Nationals as he tries to quiet the Mets bats.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the New York Mets in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -120 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7.5 at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.7-2.6 result in favor of the Nationals. 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

8-9 New York battles the Nationals, currently with a 11-5 mark. 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. 10 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 6 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits New York Mets No. 12-rated offense, averaging 4.41 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals defense that ranks No. 22 at 4.5 in runs allowed per game. The New York Mets have averaged 7.65 hits per game so far, less than Washington Nationals batters have averaged on the year (9.56 hits per game).

New York owns the No. 16 defense, allowing 4.41 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 22-rated defense.