Mets, Nats Open Four-Game Series in Nation’s Capital
Mets vs Nationals Series Predictions: NY Rotation Undecided
The New York Mets visit the Washington Nationals for a four-game series that begins Monday. New York is coming off a tough loss Sunday. The Mets vs Nationals series predictions have David Peterson and MacKenzie Gore as the scheduled starters on Monday. The Mets are -115 on the moneyline and the total on the game is 8-over (-115).
After a lengthy delay in the ninth inning, Houston scored five runs against New York in the 11th inning to take a 10-5 victory. It was the second straight loss for the Mets. It wasn’t any better for Washington, who was blanked by Tampa Bay 5-0.
You can’t fault the New York offense for the team’s struggles. The Mets are scoring 4.8 runs per game and are No. 4 in MLB in home runs. New York is hitting .250 as a team, which is No. 10. The offense is doing its part.
The same can’t be said for the pitching staff. The Mets are No. 21 in team ERA and have 19 saves in 32 attempts. The relief pitchers have thrown a little bit better than the starters, but there’s enough blame to go around. The team should be winning more with that offense.
Washington is scoring 4.2 runs per game. The Nationals rank No. 22 in team batting average and don’t have any power, ranking No. 29 in home runs. Washington is third in stolen bases but also leads the league in caught stealing.
The pitching staff has been pretty average, ranking No. 14 in team ERA. The bullpen has been fair and has 22 saves in 33 attempts. Pitching isn’t a big strength for the Nats, but it’s not a weakness.
Mets vs Nationals 
📊Records: New York Mets (40-41), Washington Nationals (39-44)
📍Location: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
⏰Day/Time: 📺Streaming: SNY
Monday’s Game
Peterson hasn’t pitched badly for the Mets in his limited starts. He’s 3-0 with a 3.67 ERA and New York is 4-1 when he takes the mound. The Mets have won both of his starts on the road. He’s lasted five innings or less in three of his five starts. That could be tough for a bullpen that’s been used plenty in recent games.
Gore is 6-7 on the season with a 3.92 ERA. He’s pitched a little better on the road than he has at home. The Nationals are 7-9 when he starts and 5-5 when he starts at home. He’ll have to have command of his pitches, as the MLB scores show New York scores a bit more against left-handers than they do against right-handed pitchers.
The Nationals have played 36 home games and 47 on the road, so they have a chance to pick up some ground if they start winning at home. The Mets are 15-7-1 in totals when facing a left-handed starter. That, along with a tired New York bullpen, is enough to take the over 8.5 at even money.
Tuesday’s Game
Sean Manaea and DJ Herz are the scheduled starters for Tuesday. Manaea is another starter who isn’t going to give you a lot of innings. He’s pitched at least six innings just three times in 15 starts. New York is 9-6 when he takes the mound and 5-1 on the road.
Herz will make his sixth start for the Nationals. Washington is 3-2 when he takes the mound, but he’s had just one solid start. He allowed one hit over six innings and struck out 13 against Miami on June 15. He hasn’t lasted five innings in any of his other four starts. His home numbers are better than his away numbers, with the game against the Marlins coming at home.
The MLB odds on this one should see the Mets penciled in as small favorites. It’s easier to make a case for New York in this one. So let’s tab the Mets in Game 2.
Wednesday’s Game
The Mets vs Nationals series predictions show New York has not named its starter for Game 3. Mitchell Parker will get the start for the Nationals. Jose Quintana is in line to get the start after pitching Friday. He typically follows Manaea in the rotation. He’s pitched decent this season and the Mets are 9-7 when he starts. Friday’s game wasn’t his best, as he lasted just four innings and allowed two runs. He walked three and fanned seven and had a high pitch count for only a few innings.
Parker has thrown well for the Nationals and is 5-3 with a 3.30 ERA. He’s thrown better at home and Washington is 7-6 when he starts. Parker has allowed four earned runs just once and that was last start at Colorado.
This game will be close to even, with the Nationals possibly listed as small favorites. Washington isn’t a bad play in this spot, with the MLB predictions calling for the Nationals to win.
Thursday’s Game
The Mets vs Nationals series predictions show the Mets haven’t named a starter for the July 4 game. Tylor Megill typically followed Quintana in the rotation but was sent to the minor leagues after a rough outing against the Cubs. It’s possible he could be recalled or the Mets will use a bullpen game.
Jake Irvin will start for the Nationals and he’s pitched well, although he’s been better on the road. Washington is 1-5 when he starts at home and 5-5 on the road. His road ERA is nearly two runs better.
The finale is a tough game to play without knowing who the Mets will start. Given Irvin’s struggles at home, the over is possible in this one.
Mets vs Nationals Odds
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