Tuesday’s contest at Nationals Park has the Washington Nationals (39-45) taking on the New York Mets (41-41) at 6:45 PM ET (on July 2). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 6-5 win for the Nationals, so it should be a competitive matchup.

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Mets vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: MASN
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Mets vs. Nationals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Mets 5
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

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Mets vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Mets Betting Insights

• New York has been chosen as the favorite in 42 games this year, and has walked away with the win 22 times (52.4%) in those games.
• The Mets have a win-loss record of 9-8 when favored by -135 or better by bookmakers this year.
• New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 44 of 82 opportunities.
• The Mets were favored on the moneyline for nine of their past 15 games, and they finished 5-4 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings, New York and its opponents combined to hit the over on the run total 10 times (all 15 games had set totals).

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has won 43.7% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (31-40).
• The Nationals have gone 24-32 when they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +114 or longer (42.9%).
• Washington has played in 84 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 39 times (39-41-4).
• The Nationals have played as underdogs in eight of their past 15 games and won two of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Washington and its opponents are 7-8-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Mets vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers

Mets’ Starting Pitcher: Sean Manaea

• The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.89 and 9 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .230 in 15 games this season.
• Sean Manaea’s team is 5-5 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• Manaea’s team has a 9-6 record in his starts this season.
• Games Manaea has started this season hit the over seven times in 15 chances.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: DJ Herz

• The 23-year-old has a 5.48 ERA and 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings over five games this season, while giving up a batting average of .278 to opposing batters.
• The Nationals are 1-2 in Herz’s three starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Herz’s team has won three of his five starts.
• DJ Herz has started five contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in three of them.

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