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Mets vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds for Thursday, May 12 (Washington Struggling to Stay Competitive in NL East)

By Matt De Saro

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The New York Mets wrap up their three-game series against the Washington Nationals this afternoon from Nationals Park in D.C.

New York continues to stand tall in the NL East as no team is within seven games of catching them. The Nationals are more than 10 games off the lead in the division. Washington has been one of the biggest disappointments of the season with a winning percentage barely above .300.  

Meanwhile, the Mets may be one of the most surprising success stories so far. Sure, they have a great team, but it’s the Mets. They always seem to find a way to ruin the fun, but I have a feeling this year might be different for Amazins. Their record certainly agrees. 

Here are the odds for this game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook. 

Mets vs. Nationals Odds, Run Line, and Total

Run Line

  • Mets -1.5 (+110)
  • Nationals +1.5 (-130)

Moneyline:

  • Mets -152
  • Nationals +132

Total:

  • 8.5 (Over -120/Under +100)

Mets vs. Nationals Prediction and Pick

The Nationals entered this series having lost four of their last five and 15 of their last 18 games overall. What is wild is that the Nationals actually have a very good offense. Aside from hitting home runs, they do just about everything else a lineup could do to win games. They are top five in batting average, hits per game, strikeouts per game, and BABIP (batting average of balls in play). Make no mistake, this team can hit. The problem is that they get hit much harder. 

The Nationals have the 28th ranked pitching staff with a 4.85 ERA and 1.47 WHIP (walks + hits / innings pitched) and allow more walks than all but one other team. It’s also the little things that Washington is struggling with. They rank 25th in stolen bases and 19th in stolen bases allowed. The Nats are also 27th in errors and 28th in allowing double plays against their offense. 

Little things make a big difference in baseball and will lead the Nats to yet another loss today. The Mets already swept the Nats once this season and should continue to dominate their division rivals. 

Pick: Mets -1.5 (+110) 

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