Mets-Nationals Odds Preview

The division rival New York Mets and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Nationals Park. Michael Pelfrey will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Righthander Pelfrey is 7-5 this season with a 5.07 ERA. The Nationals will counter Pelfrey with Craig Stammen. Righthander Stammen has a 4.46 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. John Lannan pitched a complete-game shutout to earn the win, as the Nationals downed the Mets 4-0 on Tuesday night. Washington won as -155 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers. Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Nationals, who got two runs scored from Ryan Zimmerman in the payday. Losing pitcher Oliver Perez allowed four runs over six innings for New York, while Jeff Francoeur was 2-for-4 for the Mets. Team records: New York: 44-49 SU Washington: 27-66 SU New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5 Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing San Diego are 3-7 After playing NY Mets are 3-7 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington NY Mets are 7-15 SU in its last 22 games NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets Washington is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Next up: NY Mets at Houston, Friday, July 24 Washington home to San Diego, Friday, July 24