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Free MLB Pick: Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Looking for New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals free mlb predictions? MLB betting sees the Mets taking on the Nationals on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Mets Nationals free pick.
2020 MLB Handicapping
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
Date: Tuesday, August 4th 2020
Time: 6:05 PM ET
Venue: Nationals Park, Washington DC
Projected Pitchers: Rick Porcello vs. Max Scherzer
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mets +195 Nationals -230
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Nationals -1.5 (-110)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: 8.5
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It’s Max Scherzer day for the Nationals which is why Washington is a -230 favorite on Wednesday despite starting off 2020 with a 4-4 record.
The Mets look to be in a rough spot vs. Scherzer and for the fact that New York has gone 4-8 on this young season. New York goes with Rick Porcello, who has struggled on this young season to say the least.
New York Mets
The Mets are a very unpredictable team to gauge so far through their first 12 games of the year. Look at the last series for Atlanta as an example, New York won 7-2 on Monday, but lost 10-11,1-7, and 0-4 the three games prior.
Taking away New York’s seven run output on Monday, this is a Mets offense that is struggling. New York has been held to four runs total in 3 of the last 4 but have hit a decent .234 vs. Scherzer.
Where the Mets really run into trouble on Wednesday is with Rick Porcello on the bump. The 2016 Cy Young winner has allowed 6 ER and 3 ER over two starts – but in just 6.0 IP total.
Washington Nationals
Washington has great value with Scherzer on the mound on Wednesday. The right-hander hasn’t picked up a win yet in two starts, but is coming off an 8 inning shutout vs. Toronto last time out.
Scherzer has 21 strike outs through games while pitching just 12.2 innings in two starts. Scherzer had a 3.46 ERA in four starts vs. New York last season.
Washington was able to capture the opener 5-3 over the Mets on Tuesday. It was a great win for the Nationals who are trying to get out of the rut that saw them go 7-12 against New York last season.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Nationals are 1-7 last 8 home games
- Nationals are 53-22 last 75 games as a favorite
- Mets are 8-2 last 10 head to head meetings
Free New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB Prediction:
Unfortunately there’s just no value on Washington when Scherzer pitches. As great as he has been through two starts though, the under is affordable.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Under 8.5
The Mets offense is streaky. Here’s to that streak being off Wednesday.
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