New York Mets at Washington Nationals Odds, Picks & Prediction
The Washington Nationals will defeat the New York Mets 4-3. Despite Mets' 5-5 L10 and W1 streak, Nationals won 3 of last 5 H2H meetings. Both teams rank MLB #1 in key defenses like runs (Nats 0.5/game), hits, HRs (0/game), and strikeouts, favoring low-scoring home win.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- New York Mets at Washington Nationals
- Date
- Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:05 PM ET
- Spread
- Washington Nationals -
- Total
- O/U TBD
- Moneyline
- Washington Nationals - / New York Mets -
- Best Bet
- Nationals ML
- Prediction
- Nationals 4-3
Odds Comparison
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Matchup Preview
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:05 PM ET. Nationals enter with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, averaging 4.6 PPG while allowing 4.2. They're on a L2 streak. Mets are 5-5 L10, scoring 4.2 PPG and allowing 3.4, riding a W1 streak.
Head-to-head in last 5: Nationals 3-2 edge, with wins like 3-2, 3-2, 5-3, 9-3; Mets lone big win 12-6.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Nationals (Home) | Mets (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 4-6 | 5-5 |
| Scoring (PPG) | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Allowed (PPG) | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Streak | L2 | W1 |
Defensive edges: Mets allow MLB #1 in strikeouts (0/game to PRs), total bases (0/game), hits (0/game), RBI (0/game). Nationals allow MLB #1 in RBI (0/game), runs (0.5/game), HRs (0/game), strikeouts (0/game), hits (0/game), total bases (0/game).
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team.
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds: Spread Washington Nationals -, Total O/U TBD, Moneyline Washington Nationals - / New York Mets -. Nationals favored at home with H2H edge and top defenses.
Player Props to Watch
Limited prop data available; elite defenses suggest low outputs in hits, runs, RBI for key PRs.
Best Bets
- Nationals Moneyline: 3-2 H2H last 5, home edge vs Mets 5-5 L10.
- Under O/U TBD: Both teams <5 PPG, MLB #1 defenses in runs (0.5 Nats), hits/HRs (0/game).
- Nationals Spread -: Superior H2H scores like 9-3, 5-3 favor covering.
Prediction
Nationals edge out Mets 4-3 in low-scoring battle driven by #1 defenses and 3-2 H2H dominance.
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