NY Mets at Washington Nationals Moneyline Pick 9/6/23
Date: Wednesday, September 6th, 7:05 ET
Location: Nationals Park
TV: MASN
Money Line: Mets -127/Nationals +105
Total Line: 10.5
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Washington Nationals and the Mets on Wednesday, September 6th at Nationals Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | -127 | -1.5 | O 10.5 (-110) |
| WSH | +105 | +1.5 | U 10.5 (-110) |
Mets vs. Nationals Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | 1 | CF |
| Francisco Lindor | 2 | SS |
| Jeff McNeil | 3 | LF |
| Pete Alonso | 4 | 1B |
| Daniel Vogelbach | 5 | DH |
| DJ Stewart | 6 | RF |
| Omar Narváez | 7 | C |
| Mark Vientos | 8 | 3B |
| Ronny Mauricio | 9 | 2B |
| Jose Butto | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | 1 | SS |
| Lane Thomas | 2 | RF |
| Joey Meneses | 3 | DH |
| Keibert Ruiz | 4 | C |
| Carter Kieboom | 5 | 3B |
| Jake Alu | 6 | LF |
| Dominic Smith | 7 | 1B |
| Ildemaro Vargas | 8 | 2B |
| Jacob Young | 9 | CF |
| Joan Adon | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
New York Mets: 64-74 SU / OU 56-74 / Runline 58-80
On a record of 64-74, the Mets are 4th in the NL East. Currently, they are 26.5 games out of the division lead. Against the Nationals, they will be seeking their 3rd straight win. On the road, they have a record of 29-41 while going 35-33 at home. New York’s overall series record is 16-24-4.
- The Mets have covered the runline in seven straight games and have a season-long run margin of -0.2.
- The Mets have been favored in 58.7% of their games and have runline records of 31-37 and 27-43 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Mets have an over/under record of just 56-74.
If the Nationals are going to climb out of last place in the NL East, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Mets. Heading into the game, the Nationals have lost six straight games and stand with an overall record of 62-77. On the road, the Nationals are 33-36 and 29-41 at home. The team’s overall series record is 19-24-1.
- The Nationals have six straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -0.9.
- The Nationals have been favored in 7.2% of their games and have runline records of 31-39 and 45-24 at home and on the road, respectively
- Through 139 games, the over has hit in half of the Nationals’ games at 68-67.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Butto | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0-2 | 4.29 | 1.77 | 1 |
Jose Butto has an overall record of 0-2, and will get the start for the Mets. With four appearances, his ERA currently stands at 4.29, while his K/9 figure is 6.14. Additionally, he has a FIP of 5.65 and an OBP of .361.
Jose Butto will look to bounce back from a short outing against the Pirates. In the Mets’ 7-4 loss, Butto gave up three runs in 2 2/3 innings of work.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Adon | 7 | 5 | 29 | 2-1 | 5.90 | 1.14 | 5 |
Joan Adon heads into the game with an overall record of 2-1 and an ERA of 5.90. In his three appearances on the road, he has an ERA of 1.50 and record of 2-0. At home, he has put together a mark of 0-1 and ERA of 9.38. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.14, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .224. Teams facing him have amassed a slugging percentage of .414.
Adon is coming off an outing in which he gave up five earned runs and nine hits in five innings of action. Washington lost the game by a score of 6-1 to the Marlins.
Mets vs. Nationals Offense Outlook
This season, the Mets have emerged as one of the top home run hitting teams in baseball, with a total of 185 home runs (8th). In addition, they have maintained an average of 4.4 runs per game, while their collective batting average stands at .239. Their slugging percentage at home is .401 compared to .388 on the road.
New York Mets Team Hitting Stats
| Team | Games | Runs | HR | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 139 | 4.4 (18th) | 185 (8th) | .239 (18th) | .318 (15th) | .318 (15th) |
New York Mets Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | .362 | 6 | 4 | 3 | .988 |
| Brandon Nimmo | .442 | 7 | 4 | 3 | .992 |
| Francisco Lindor | .225 | 4 | 6 | 2 | .562 |
| Francisco Álvarez | .292 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .625 |
| Jeff McNeil | .338 | 6 | 2 | 1 | .675 |
Through 139 games the Nationals are 21st in the league at 4.3 runs per game. In terms of home runs, Washington is 24th having gone deep 127 times. Their batting average leading up to today’s game is .256, including .242 on the road and .262 at home.
Washington Nationals Team Hitting Stats
| Team | Games | Runs | HR | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | 139 | 4.3 (21st) | 127 (24th) | .256 (8th) | .316 (16th) | .316 (16th) |
Washington Nationals Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | .511 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1.244 |
| Dominic Smith | .333 | 3 | 3 | 1 | .889 |
| Jacob Young | .354 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .416 |
| Travis Blankenhorn | .333 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .708 |
| CJ Abrams | .067 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .267 |
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Take the NY Mets -124
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