Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Monday, May 154:05 p.m. ETMLB.TV
| Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
| -162 | 9.5-110 / -110 | -1.5-104 |
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
| +136 | 9.5-110 / -110 | +1.5-125 |
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Even as a Yankees fan, I'm almost starting to feel bad for the Mets. I don't actually feel bad, but almost.After Steve Cohen spent a boatload of money over the offseason, New York entered the season with the third-best odds to win the World Series. Unfortunately, the injury bug has ravaged through its pitching staff.Reigning Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has made just two starts after dealing with a teres major strain. Jose Quintana (rib surgery) has yet to make a start, Carlos Carrasco (right elbow inflammation) is on the injured list and closer Edwin Diaz is out for the season.The Mets are one game under .500 and tied for third in the NL East with Miami. The only team below them is the Nationals. A suspended game on Saturday forced the teams to play a partial doubleheader on Sunday, with each winning a contest.When you look at a starting pitching matchup between David Peterson and Patrick Corbin, which is what we have on Monday, it hardly screams “top-tier pitcher showdown.” But, for gamblers, this is one of the most exciting matchups on the slate.Let's find out why in my preview for the Mets vs. Nationals series finale.
When the pitchers tied for the most starts on your team are'David Peterson and Tylor Megill, you're going to have a rough season.Peterson has struggled to a 1-5 record and 7.68 ERA. While his xERA of 5.26 indicates he's gotten a bit unlucky, that still ranks in the bottom 25% of the league. Peterson has allowed at least four runs in five of his seven starts to this point; he has especially struggled to an 8.87 ERA on the road. He is currently allowing the hardest barrel rate and wOBA of his career.Offensively for the Mets, it's Pete Alonso carrying the majority of the load. He leads the league with 13 home runs and leads the Mets in runs and RBI. Brandon Nimmo leads the way in hits.As a team, this unit has been league ave rage. New York is 14th with a wRC+ of 101 and 16th in wOBA. Only six teams have scored fewer runs.
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