Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, May 13th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Mets vs. Nationals
The Mets take on the Nationals on Saturday, May 13th 2023 at Nationals Park, Washington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: New York Mets (19-20) vs. Washington Nationals (16-22)
- Date: Saturday, May 13th 2023
- Time: 4:05 ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington
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New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Mets come into this road contest vs Washington with a below .500 record (19-20). In the NL East standings, the team ranks 3rd. Heading into today's game, the Mets will look to pick up a win on the road, as they have gone just 12-12 when playing away from home.
New York's record vs. the runline is just 15-24 despite being favored 29 times through 39 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 16-22.
New York pitcher Joey Lucchesi gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 1-0. Heading into action, Joey Lucchesi has an ERA of 4.43. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .237 against him. So far, Lucchesi has given up four home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .319. Lucchesi's WHIP of 1.23 comes along with a total of seven walks allowed.
New York has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 24th in scoring with an average of 4.0 runs per game. Although the team has struggled to score runs, their combined batting average of .237 comes in closer to the league average. In terms of home runs, New York ranks 17th, with a total of 41 long balls. New York's offense currently sits 13th in OBP, coming in at .324.
Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against New York, the Nationals have a record of just 16-22. This places the team 5th in the NL East. In their 19 games at Nationals Park, the Nationals have a record of just 6-13.
With a 24-14 record against the runline, Washington has went into every game as the underdog. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 16-21.
Nationals starter Trevor Williams comes into the game with a record of just 1-1. Trevor Williams will take the mound with an ERA of 4.25. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.283). So far, Williams has given up six home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .346. Williams has a WHIP of 1.33, with nine walks allowed.
This season, runs have been hard to come by for Washington, as they are the 27th-ranked scoring team, averaging 4.0 runs per game. Together, the Nationals' offense has the 12th-ranked batting average, at .255. So far this season, Washington is 29th in home runs, with a total of just 24 deep shots. Washington's OBP of .317 places them 20th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Mets vs. Nationals
Heading into today's matchup between New York and Washington, the Mets are the betting favorite at -148 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 59.68%. The MLB predictive model shows New York picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Mets on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Mets -1.5
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