The New York Mets (25-35) will visit the Washington Nationals (27-32), in the second game of a three-game series, Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET.

The Mets (-117 moneyline odds to win) play the Nationals (-103) in a projected tight matchup. The Mets will start David Peterson versus the Nationals and Trevor Williams (5-0).

These teams meet again after the Mets defeated the Nationals 8-7 yesterday. Tylor Megill earned the win for the Mets (5.0 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 4 K), and Mark Vientos led the way offensively (2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI). MacKenzie Gore (4.1 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss for the Nationals.

Before the Mets vs. Nationals matchup, here is what you need to get ready for Tuesday’s baseball action, including viewing options.

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals odds and betting lines

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:16 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Mets (-117, bet $117 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Nationals (-103, bet $103 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 8.5

Mets vs. Nationals: Live streaming info & game time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
  • Game Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • Stadium: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: MASN
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch Here!)

Mets stats and trends

Mets betting records

  • The Mets have won 12, or 46.2%, of the 26 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • New York has a record of 9-13 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -117 on the moneyline.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 53.9% chance of a victory for the Mets.
  • New York and its opponents have hit the over in 32 of its 60 games with a total this season.
  • The Mets are 28-31-0 against the spread in their 59 chances this season.

David Peterson (Mets probable starter)

  • Peterson (0-0) takes the mound for the Mets to make his second start this season.
  • In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the lefty tossed five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .333 against him this season. He has a 3.60 ERA and 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings over his one appearance.
  • He will face a Nationals squad that is hitting .232 as a unit (23rd in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .356 (27th in MLB) with 48 total home runs (27th in MLB).

Mets batting stats

  • The Mets’ 64 home runs rank 10th in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 165 extra-base hits, New York ranks 18th in MLB with a .381 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Mets’ .238 batting average ranks 15th in the league this season.
  • New York ranks 15th in the majors with 257 total runs scored this season.
  • The Mets have an OBP of .309 this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • New York ranks 13th with an average of 8.1 strikeouts per game.

Nationals stats and trends

Nationals betting records

  • The Nationals have won in 24, or 45.3%, of the 53 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
  • This year, Washington has won 24 of 53 games when listed as at least -103 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 50.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 26 of its 59 opportunities.
  • In 58 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 35-23-0 against the spread.

Trevor Williams (Nationals probable starter)

  • Williams gets the start for the Nationals, his 12th of the season. He is 5-0 with a 2.22 ERA and 47 strikeouts over 56 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent appearance was on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves, when the right-hander went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
  • In 11 games this season, the 32-year-old has an ERA of 2.22, with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .221 against him.
  • Williams has one quality start under his belt this year.
  • Williams will try to last five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 5.1 frames per outing.
  • He has had two appearances this season that he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • The opposing Mets offense has a collective .238 batting average, and is 14th in the league with 492 total hits and 15th in MLB action with 257 runs scored. They have the 18th-ranked slugging percentage (.381) and are 10th in all of MLB with 64 home runs.

Nationals batting stats

  • The Nationals have hit the fourth-fewest home runs in baseball this season (48).
  • This season, Washington’s .356 slugging percentage is the fourth-lowest percentage in baseball.
  • The Nationals rank 23rd in the majors with a .232 batting average.
  • Washington scores the 23rd-most runs in baseball (237 total, 4.0 per game).
  • The Nationals’ .305 on-base percentage ranks 22nd in the majors.

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