Nationals vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 9

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New York Mets' Starling Marte catches a ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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  • The Mets are -135 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals vs Mets Over / Under today: 8 Runs
  • Nationals / Mets TV Channel: MASN | SNY

The Washington Nationals (+115) visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets (-135) on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Flushing, NY.

This season, the Nationals are 42-49 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 42-47 ATS.

Nationals vs Mets Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Nationals starting pitcher: Jake Irvin 7-6, 2.82 ERA
  • Mets starting pitcher: Jose Quintana 3-5, 4.17 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -185O 8 +100+115
Mets -1.5 +150U 8 -120-135

Nationals vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mets will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 51.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jesse Winker has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games (+13.20 Units / 189% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+12.10 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Luis Garcia has hit the Hits Under in 31 of his last 46 games (+12.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Jesse Winker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 22 of his last 34 games (+10.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+10.35 Units / 86% ROI)

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

Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 8 games (+25.20 Units / 315% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 22 games at home (+15.75 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Pete Alonso has hit the Total Bases Over in 26 of his last 42 games (+11.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the Hits Over in 31 of his last 42 games (+11.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Runs Over in 11 of his last 12 games (+10.60 Units / 82% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 49 of their last 83 games (+12.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 83 games (+9.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 away games (+8.15 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games (+5.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 36 of their last 83 games (+4.20 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Team Total Over in 50 of their last 80 games (+14.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 48 games (+9.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.80 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.10 Units / 61% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 52-39 against the Run Line (+8.63 Units / 7.34% ROI).

  • 42-49 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 6.78% ROI
  • 42-44 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.3 Units / -6.32% ROI
  • 44-42 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.62 Units / -2.61% ROI

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Mets are 42-47 against the Run Line (-8.4 Units / -7.26% ROI).

  • 44-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -3.39% ROI
  • 46-38 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.05 Units / 4.18% ROI
  • 38-46 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.85 Units / -12.51% ROI

Mets vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Francisco Lindor (NYM) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
DJ Stewart (NYM) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Pete Alonso (NYM) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
J.D Martinez (NYM) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Brandon Nimmo (NYM) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Mets vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.D Martinez (NYM) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Francisco Lindor (NYM) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Francisco Alvarez (NYM) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Brandon Nimmo (NYM) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180

Mets vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Francisco Lindor (NYM) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
J.D Martinez (NYM) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Brandon Nimmo (NYM) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Pete Alonso (NYM) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Mets vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Quintana (NYM) 3.5 -155 3.5 +115
Jake Irvin (WAS) 5.5 +115 5.5 -150

Jake Irvin has allowed an OBP of just .056 (18 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game over the last 14 days — best among NL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: .323 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .047 (2-for-43) against Jake Irvin — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .240 — 100th Percentile.

Jake Irvin has allowed an OBP of just .205 (190 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .287 — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters are hitting just .000 (0-for-21) against Jake Irvin — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .235 — 100th Percentile.

Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 59% (696/1,180) against right-handed batters this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — first Percentile.

Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 50% (258/519) when ahead in the count this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 61% — second Percentile.

Jose Quintana has a strikeout rate of just 11% (7 SO in 66 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 27% — first Percentile.

Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 57% (241/419) in two strike counts this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — first Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Nationals are just 106-123 (.463) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .537.

The Nationals are just 44-68 (.393) after a win since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .505.

The Nationals are just 35-62 (.361) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .421.

The Nationals are just 54-71 (.432) at home since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .524.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Mets are just 84-18 (.824) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .858.

The Mets are just 14-55 (.203) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .263.

The Mets are just 33-35 (.485) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .577.

The Mets are just 92-17 (.844) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .898.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 39% at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Nationals hitters have just 2,128 strikeouts in 10,674 PA’s (20%) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals hitters are averaging just 3.78 pitches per plate appearance against RHP since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Nationals hitters had a Hard-Hit Rate of just 36% against RHP in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 40%.

Mets hitters are slugging .959 on the first pitch of at-bats over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: .551.

Mets hitters have an OPS of .780 (982 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .713.

The Mets are batting .267 on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .241.

The Mets are batting .264 against LHP this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Nationals pitchers since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have an ERA of 4.67 (1872.0 IP) at home since the 2022 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.00.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Mets pitchers have walked 56 of 514 batters (11%) over the last 14 days — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Mets pitchers have walked 78 of 801 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Mets pitchers have walked 218 of 2,213 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Mets vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ronny Mauricio (New York Mets): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Sean Reid-Foley (New York Mets): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Tylor Megill (New York Mets): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • David Peterson (New York Mets): Hip, 60-Day IL
  • Kodai Senga (New York Mets): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Nick Senzel (Washington Nationals): Thumb, 10-Day IL
  • Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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