New York Mets at Washington Nationals 5/16/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
MLB: 1:05 PM EST
May. 16, 2019
TV: MASN
Latest Odds : NYM -135 Total 9
The Mets are sitting at the five hundred mark on the year and what is impressive is the Mets are actually competing in the NL East and have a chance of running down some of the opponents on the year. The Nationals, have really faded compared to what they have done in the recent past. However, that allows the fans to really see just how much help the Nationals need to have in regards to the overall team and that the loss of some players in the off season will not help them out and the rebuilding could be a long time.
Pete Alonso has been the power hitter for the Mets on the year. Alonso has been able to hit a total of 12 homers and 32 RBIs. Jeff McNeil has been able to hit at a clip of .352 on the season so far. Victor Robles has been able to hit a total of 7 homers on the year. Juan Soto has driven in a total of 23 RBIs this year, but Adam Eaton has been able to hit a clip of .274.
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Zack Wheeler is the pitcher who will be going to the mound for the Mets in this game. Wheeler has been able to post a 3-2 record with a 4.35 ERA on the year so far. Wheeler has thrown a total of 49.2 innings on the year with 48 hits, 58 strikeouts, and even allowed only 19 walks.
Anibal Sanchez is the pitcher the Nationals will put on the mound in this game. Sanchez has went 0-6 on the year with a 5.27 ERA on the season so far. The Nationals have been able to get a total of 41 innings from him on the year as he has give up 45 hits, walked 24 and struck out 39 batters on the season.
Recent Betting Trends:
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 road games.
Nationals are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
Under is 4-1-2 in Mets last 7 vs. National League East.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: New York Mets -135
The Nationals are struggling and even with the Mets having some issues as well, the Mets are going to have a better game here as Wheeler has been able to throw really well and will definitely outmatch Sanchez. Look for Sanchez to struggle in this game and that will definitely be a problem as the Nationals cannot match the pitching here. Final Score, New York Mets win 5-2.