The Washington Nationals are a lucrative 8-2 in their last 10 games on the road against the division-rival New York Mets as those two NL East teams begin a baseball betting series at Citi Field in MLB odds action on Friday night.
Washington will send Gio Gonzalez (8-4, 3.83 ERA) to the mound for Friday's contest, with the lefthander having held the Mets to two runs over six innings in a win on July 20. Matt Harvey (9-7, 3.16 ERA) takes the hill for New York.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Washington Nationals listed as underdogs of 105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 6.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.8-3.6 result in favor of the Nationals today. 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
52-50 New York battles the Nationals, currently with a 54-46 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 7 (New York Mets) and the No. 12 (Washington Nationals) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Washington Nationals rank No. 21 at 8.42 hits per game. That compares with the New York Mets No. 30 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 3-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 12 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nationals didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out Miami 1-0 on Thursday at Marlins Park.
New York suffered a 8-7 loss against San Diego on Thursday, as J Niese wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Citi Field.
- Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
- Washington is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home
- NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
- NY Mets is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Washington
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at New York, Saturday, August 1st
