Mets vs. Nationals Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 8/2/2022

The New York Mets (65-37) will play the Washington Nationals (35-69) on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET. Brandon Nimmo will be looking for his 100th hit of the season for the favored Mets (-294) when the game gets underway at Nationals Park. New York’s Jacob deGrom gets the start, and he’ll go against Washington’s Cory Abbott.

Mets vs. Nationals Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Mets vs. Nationals

We have the Nationals on the moneyline at +239 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after looking at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Washington Nationals (+239) and Over (8.5)

Mets vs. Nationals Game Info

• New York Mets probable starting pitcher: Jacob deGrom
• Washington Nationals probable starting pitcher: Cory Abbott
• Game Day: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
• Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Stadium: Nationals Park

New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Pitching Matchup

Mets Starter Jacob deGrom

• deGrom gets the call to start for the Mets, his first of the season.
• It’s the season debut and his first appearance in more than a year for the 34-year-old right-hander.
• The Nationals rank 26th in MLB play with 396 runs scored this season, and are batting .245 with 80 home runs (29th in baseball).

Nationals Starter Cory Abbott

• The Nationals will send Abbott to the mound for his first start this season.
• The 26-year-old righty has pitched in relief already this season, but will make his first start.
• He has pitched to a 2.25 ERA this season with 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.3 walks per nine across three games.
• The Mets rank fifth in MLB with a .256 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 11th in the league (.405) and 103 home runs.

Mets Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Mets have been favored 76 times and won 52, or 68.4%, of those games.
• New York has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -294 odds on them winning this game.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 74.6% chance of a victory for the Mets.
• Games involving New York have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 52 of 104 chances this season.
• The Mets have an ATS record of 56-46-0 in 102 games with a spread this season.

Nationals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Nationals have come away with 28 wins in the 88 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Washington has played as an underdog of +239 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 29.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• Washington and their opponents have hit the over in 51 of their 104 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Nationals have an against the spread record of 44-60-0 in 104 games with a line this season.

Mets Leaders & Batting Stats

• Pete Alonso has put up a team-high 27 home runs and 86 runs batted in.
• Alonso’s home runs place him fifth in the majors, and he ranks second in RBI.
• Alonso takes a hitting streak of two games into this game. In his last five games he is hitting .263 with two doubles, two home runs, four walks and three RBI.
• Francisco Lindor is batting .261 with 16 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 40 walks.
• Among all MLB hitters, Lindor ranks 32nd in home runs and sixth in RBI.
• Lindor has eight games in a row with at least one hit. During his last 10 outings he is batting .400 with four doubles, two home runs, four walks and seven RBI.
• Nimmo has 19 doubles, five triples, 10 home runs and 37 walks while batting .269.
• Nimmo is on a five-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last five games he is hitting .346 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI.
• Starling Marte is batting .298 to lead his team.

Nationals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Juan Soto has swatted a team- leading 21 home runs.
• Soto’s home run total puts him 17th in the majors, and he ranks 69th in RBI.
• Josh Bell has a club-leading 57 RBI and .304 batting average.
• Among all MLB batters, Bell ranks 54th in home runs and 24th in RBI.
• Nelson Cruz has 15 doubles, eight home runs and 39 walks while hitting .233.
• Cesar Hernandez is hitting .240 with 22 doubles, two triples and 32 walks.