Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Location: Citi Field in Queens, NY
TV: Sportsnet New York
Odds/Point Spread: Washington (+140) New York (-168)
The matchup between Washington Nationals and New York Mets is set to take place at Citi Field on Wednesday. The betting odds favor New York Mets at -168, while Washington Nationals stand at +140. The total points for this game is set at O7.5. DJ Herz will be the starting pitcher for Washington Nationals, while Jose Quintana will take the mound for New York Mets.
Washington Nationals have hit 256 doubles and 127 home runs as a team this season. Their slugging percentage stands at .378 with 1,124 strikeouts and 425 walks. Washington Nationals are averaging 4.2 runs per game, ranking 22nd in baseball. They have 587 RBI’s and a team batting average of .243. With 625 total runs scored and an OBP of .310, Washington Nationals are looking to secure a win against New York Mets.
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Washington Nationals pitching staff has an earned run average of 4.26 this season and has recorded 1,220 strikeouts. They have given up 154 home runs and 707 runs. The FIP for Washington Nationals is 3.92, with 1,336 hits surrendered and 629 earned runs. Their WHIP stands at 1.33 and they have achieved a save rate of 65.6% with 80 holds this season.
On the defensive end, Washington Nationals have a fielding percentage of .981 with 3,990 putouts, 1,329 assists, and 105 errors. Their defensive efficiency ranks 28th in baseball with 67.3% of balls in play converted into outs.
J.D. Martinez and his New York Mets teammates have a team slugging percentage of .415 and average 4.73 runs per game. With 265 doubles and 475 walks, New York Mets have a total of 710 runs scored in the season. They have hit 189 home runs, 678 RBIs, and hold a team batting average of .247.
New York Mets pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.262 and a FIP of 4.09. They have conceded 1,143 hits and 154 home runs, allowing 4.34 runs per 9 innings. With 645 runs given up and a team ERA of 3.94, New York Mets are preparing to face Washington Nationals.
Quintana, holding a 3.76 ERA, will be the starting pitcher for New York Mets. He has faced 8,212 opposing batters in his career, earning 1,714 strikeouts in 1,957 innings pitched.
Looking at the stats and performances of both teams, it will be an exciting game between Washington Nationals and New York Mets. Make your predictions and place your bets now!
Free Pick: New York Mets to win (-168)
