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Free MLB Prediction: Mets vs Nationals
Major League Baseball betting sees the New York Mets taking on the Washington Nationals on Tuesday September 8th Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all MLB season long so stay tuned for more FREE MLB baseball predictions.
New York Mets (76-61) at Washington Nationals (71-66)
Date: September 8th
Time: 7:05 PM
Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
MLB Betting Lines: New York Mets +108, Washington Nationals -118
MLB Betting Total: 7.0
Probable Pitchers: Mets RH Matt Harvey (12-7, 2.60 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Jordan Zimmermann (12-8, 3.38)
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The Mets continue their trek toward an NL Eastern Division Championship as they came from behind in Monday’s series opener to grab an 8-5 win.
A lot of drama will be featured here in Game 2 as both teams have endured their own set of problems.
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For the Nationals, Bryce Harper stressed how disappointed he was that the fans bailed out early in game 1 of the series. The fans started heading for the exit in the 7th inning as they continue to see the Nationals hopes slip away.
As for the Mets, it was announced Matt Harvey would be shut down because of innings, but he has since turned down those request or rumors, whichever you want to call them, and announced he will continue to pitch. However, the Mets front office has declined to announce the pitching situation going forward and into the playoffs.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05.
New York Mets
The Mets have pushed their lead in the AL East to 5.0 games following their 8-5 win on Monday afternoon in Nationals park. The Mets opened up a 3-0 lead only to see the Nationals rattled off a Grand Slam and an RBI hit to go up 5-3.
The Mets hit 3 home runs off Scherzer in the win and lit up the Nats’ ace for 5 runs in 6 innings.
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Going for the Mets will be RH Matt Harvey. Harvey has been the center of the drama as he announced he is forgoing the innings limit and wants to continue to pitch. While the Mets front office isn’t sure what to do, it’s still a sigh of relief that they will likely have their ace going forward.
Harvey brings in a 12-7 record with just a 2.60 ERA.
He’s 4-0 over his last 7 starts as he allowed 4 runs on 6.1 innings of work against the Phillies last time out. Harvey brings in an ERA of 0.99 against the Nationals in his career.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals are witnessing their playoff hopes slip away as the Mets begin to pull away in the standings.
Things won’t get any easier for Washington as they face a pitcher today that they are hitting just .182 against this season in 4 games. Bryce Harper is 0 for 17 in his career against the Mets ace with 7 strikeouts.
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Pitching for the Nationals will be RH Jordan Zimmerman. Zimmerman has 4 straight wins in as many outings and continues to be the Nationals most consistent pitcher.
He allowed just one run on 6.0 innings against the Braves last time out and was the beneficiary of a 15 offensive outburst.
Back on August 2nd he allowed 5 runs, including 3 home runs, in a 5-2 loss.
MLB Betting Trends:
Mets are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 10-3 in their last 13 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 2-7 in their last 9 games as a favorite of -110 to -150..
4* Free MLB Betting Prediction: Over
Both offenses are hot right now. The Mets continue to tear the cover off the ball, while the Nationals have given Zimmerman one of the highest run supports in baseball.
MLB Baseball Free Score Prediction: Washington 6- New York 5
Another back and forth game between the two with Washington coming out on top.
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