Mets vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 15

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  • The Mets are -160 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Mets starting pitcher: David Peterson
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin
  • Watch the game on MASN2

The New York Mets (-160) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+135) on Monday, May 15, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm EDT in Washington.

The Mets are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Mets vs Nationals Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.

This season, the Mets are 20-21 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 25-15 ATS.

Mets vs. Nationals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mets-1.5 -105O 10 -105-160
Nationals +1.5 -115U 10 -115+135

Mets vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mets will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 67.3% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Mets and Nationals and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mets players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mets Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Daniel Vogelbach has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Daniel Vogelbach has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.05 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 away games (+9.00 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the RBIs Under in 11 of his last 12 away games (+8.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Tommy Pham has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 16 games (+7.95 Units / 43% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jeimer Candelario has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 21 games (+11.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 games at home (+10.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Hits Under in 9 of his last 12 games (+9.95 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Jeimer Candelario has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Jeimer Candelario has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.05 Units / 31% ROI)

Nationals vs Mets Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Starling Marte 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Tommy Pham 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Eduardo Escobar 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Joey Meneses 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Alex Call 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000

Nationals vs Mets Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Starling Marte 1.5 +175 1.5 -250
Tommy Pham 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Eduardo Escobar 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Alex Call 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Mark Canha 0.5 -275 0.5 +195

Nationals vs Mets RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Starling Marte 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Tommy Pham 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Eduardo Escobar 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Joey Meneses 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Alex Call 0.5 +210 0.5 -275

Nationals vs Mets Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Patrick Corbin 3.5 -160 3.5 +125
David Peterson 5.5 +110 5.5 -145
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 22 games (+9.80 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.95 Units / 22% ROI)

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 16-25 against the Run Line (-10.05 Units / -20.06% ROI).

  • 20-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.1 Units / -19.22% ROI
  • 17-23 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.7 Units / -19.12% ROI
  • 23-17 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.3 Units / 9.61% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 25-15 against the Run Line (+8.65 Units / 17.8% ROI).

  • 17-23 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.9 Units / 12.25% ROI
  • 16-21 when betting on the total runs Over for -7 Units / -15.96% ROI
  • 21-16 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.55 Units / 8.02% ROI

David Peterson has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 52% (194/377) of right-handed hitters since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 66% — 0 Percentile.

David Peterson has a strike rate of just 60% (1,155/1,931) against right-handed batters since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 65% — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .400 (20-for-50) against David Peterson on sliders this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: .228 — first Percentile.

David Peterson has allowed a slugging percentage of .679 (38 Total Bases / 56 ABs) on breaking pitches this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: .390 — first Percentile.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Patrick Corbin has a strikeout rate of just 5% (3 SO in 58 PAs) versus the bottom of the order this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — first Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has struck out just 15% (25/170) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — seventh Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has a strikeout rate of just 15% (30 SO in 197 PAs) this season — 4th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — fourth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .289 (54-for-187) against Patrick Corbin this season — 10th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .242 — 11th Percentile.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Mets are 108-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .953.

The Mets are just 0-18 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .108.

The Mets are 19-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .949.

The Mets are just 9-14 (.391) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Nationals are just 33-69 (.324) at home since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .530.

The Nationals are just 21-38 (.356) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .576.

The Nationals are just 72-130 (.356) since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Nationals are just 1-120 (.008) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .047.

The Mets have scored first in 66% of their home games since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Mets hitters have just 1,045 strikeouts in 5,309 PA’s (20%) against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets hitters have an OBP of .335 (5,309 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Mets hitters have chased just 17% pitches with the pitcher behind in the count this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Nationals hitters have 52 extra-base hits out of 232 total hits (just 22%) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Nationals hitters are averaging just 3.74 pitches per plate appearance against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.91.

Nationals hitters have 73 extra-base hits out of 307 total hits (just 24%) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Nationals hitters have 8 extra-base hits out of 41 total hits (just 20%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Mets pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 57% of opposing batters this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes since last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Mets pitchers since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Nationals have won just 21% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Nationals vs. Mets Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Steven Cavalli (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Victor Robles (Nationals): Back, D10
  • Víctor Arano (Nationals): Shoulder, D60
  • Israel Pineda (Nationals): Finger, D10
  • Chad Kuhl (Nationals): Foot, D15
  • Tanner Rainey (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs/Shoulder, D60
  • Elieser Hernández (Mets): Shoulder, D60
  • Samuel Coonrod (Mets): Lat, D60
  • Edwin Díaz (Mets): Knee, D60
  • Edwin Uceta (Mets): Ankle, D15
  • James Yacabonis (Mets): Quad, D15
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Stephen Ridings (Mets): Lat, D60
  • Omar Narváez (Mets): Calf, D60
  • Timothy Locastro (Mets): Back, D10
  • Carlos Carrasco (Mets): Elbow, D15
  • José Quintana (Mets): Rib, D60
  • Tomás Nido (Mets): Eye, D10

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