New York Mets (14-10) vs Washington Nationals (8-14)
Game Info: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:10 pm (Citi Field)
Joey Lucchesi (1-0) (0.00) vs Trevor Williams (1-1) (3.38)
Betting Odds: New York Mets -200 / Washington Nationals +155 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Washington Nationals and New York Mets face off on Thursday in an MLB showdown at Citi Field. On Wednesday it was the Nationals that secured the 4-1 victory.
Nationals Betting Preview
The Nationals sit with a 9-14 record overall, and on Wednesday it was good pitching that was the difference. Overall this season the Nationals offense has been an issue averaging only 3.68 runs per game which is 26th in the league. The pitching has been better and is ranked 15th in the league. On the mound for the Nationals will be Trevor Williams who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 3.38. In his last start against the Twins he went six innings giving up four hits and two runs.
Mets Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is the Mets who sit with 14-1 record overall and they couldn’t get the offense going on Wednesday. The Mets come into this game with the pitching being the strength giving up 4.08 runs per game which is 9th best in the league. Pete Alonso has been good this season hitting 10 home runs and driving in 23 RBIs. On the mound for the Mets will be Joey Lucchesi who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants he went seven innings giving up four hits and zero runs.
Nationals vs Mets Trends
Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 Thursday games. Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 home games. Under is 5-1-1 in Nationals last 7 road games.
Shane’s Free Pick
This game is going to be lower scoring. Lucchesi has been strong this season sitting with an ERA of 0.00. The Nationals offense isn’t great, and they are going to really struggle here in this game to score. Williams has also been solid sitting with an ERA of 3.38. The Mets will score more than the Nationals, but they aren’t going to run up the score. Back the under to cash here with ease.