The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between New York and Washington on Saturday, with the host Mets trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
New York sends Matt Harvey out against Max Scherzer for the Washington Nationals in this game. Harvey is 13-7 with a 2.95 ERA on the season, while Scherzer is 13-12 on the year and has a 2.91 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, New York sat as -128 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 6.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.7-5.3 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 bring a 89-70 record to the battle against the 81-78 Nationals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.
The New York Mets vs Washington Nationals odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 13 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York Mets No. 14-rated offense, averaging 4.28 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals defense that ranks No. 9 at 3.98 in runs allowed per game. The New York Mets have averaged 8.45 hits per game so far, less than Washington Nationals batters have averaged on the year (8.52 hits per game).
Washington brings the No. 9-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Mets's No. 6-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington threw a shutout at Atlanta in their last outing, using a shutdown performance by S Strasburg to defeat Atlanta 3-0 on Thursday.
The Mets were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the Philadelphia staff and losing 3-0 to the Phillies on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at New York, Sunday, October 4th