The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets on Tuesday, May 19. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NATS and MLB.TV.
The Mets are favored by -142 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (+118) on the run line. The Nationals are +120 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-142) on the run line. The over/under sits at 9 total runs.
Find my MLB picks and Mets vs Nationals prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Mets vs Nationals Prediction
- Mets vs Nationals Pick: Mets ML -140 (Play to -145)
My Mets vs Nationals best bet is on New York to win the game outright. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Mets vs Nationals Odds
| Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +118 | 9 -104o / -118u | -142 |
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -142 | 9 -104o / -118u | +120 |
- Mets vs Nationals Moneyline: Mets -142, Nationals +120
- Mets vs Nationals Over/Under: 9 (-104o / -118u)
- Mets vs Nationals Run Line: Mets -1.5 (+118), Nationals +1.5 (-142)
Mets vs Nationals Pick, MLB Betting Preview
The Mets have started to live up to expectations, playing to a record of 11-5 in the month of May. They still hold a modest wRC+ of 98 in that span, but they boast the fifth-lowest strikeout rate and rank eighth in hard-hit rate.
New York is still without some key bats and doesn't look entirely convincing, but it will have a significant pitching edge with Nolan McLean set to face Foster Griffin.
McLean has pitched to an xERA of 2.76 and an xFIP of 2.77 across 52 1/3 innings this season. He holds a Pitching+ rating of 114 and a K-BB Rate of 24.1%.
Washington's offense ranks first in wRC+ against lefties but has been a league-average unit against righties.
The Nationals have played a ton of high-scoring games this year, and the bullpen struggles have been a key reason. Their relief staff owns an ERA of 5.01, while the Mets' arm barn has been as strong as expected with an ERA of 3.40.
Griffin has achieved success where it counts thus far, but his stuff doesn't grade out overly well. He has allowed an average amount of hard contact while managing a K-BB Rate of 14.6%.
Ultimately, I'll take the Mets to keep their hot streak going in a game where they have a key pitching advantage.
Pick: Mets ML -140 (Play to -145)
