Mets vs. Nationals Prediction
Will the Nationals pull off another upset today against the Mets when the NL East rivals clash at 4:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Mets are -120 money line favorites to beat the Nationals, who have odds of +110 to pull off the upset again in the Big Apple. With Gio Gonzalez set to face Jacob deGrom in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7.5 runs.
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Gonzalez allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks across 7 1/3 innings en route to a no-decision last Sunday against the Phillies. He was great through seven innings but allowed an unearned run after two consecutive hits and an error before he was removed. He owns a 1.33 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in three games this season.
deGrom’s status for today is still somewhat up in the air due to the starter suffering from a stiff neck. Sean Gilmartin could be in line for a spot start if deGrom is unable to go. deGrom has turned in three quality starts but doesn’t have a win to show for his efforts thus far. He owns a 1.89 ERA and a 0.56 WHIP on the year.
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OUR PICK: Provided Gonzalez and deGrom is the pitching matchup this afternoon, the under is a great play. the under is 5-1-1 in Gonzalez’s last seven road starts against the Mets, is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings between these two teams, and is 18-72 in the last 27 meetings in New York. The under is also 5-2-1 in the Nationals’ last eight games and is 7-3 in deGrom’s last 10 home starts.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: NATIONALS/METS UNDER 7.5