MLB Odds: Nationals vs Mets

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Citi Field. The Nationals will give the ball to starter Craig Stammen in this one. Righthander Stammen is 1-1 this season with a 5.63 ERA. Starting this game for the Mets will be Michael Pelfrey. The righthander has a 2.73 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Rod Barajas' two-run double highlighted a six-run bottom of the eighth inning, as the Mets defeated the Nationals 8-6 on Tuesday night. New York cashed as -140 home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 8-run total set by sportsbooks. Jeff Francoeur also knocked in two runs for the Mets, as Raul Valdes picked up the win in relief of Jonathon Niese for New York. Adam Dunn smacked a three-run blast for Washington, while Tyler Clippard was handed the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth. Team records: Washington: 18-15 SU New York: 18-15 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 0-10 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a loss are 9-1 New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 3-7 After playing Washington are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Washington's last 17 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games on the road Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Washington's last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games NY Mets are 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 13 of NY Mets's last 17 games when playing Washington Next up: Washington at Colorado, Thursday, May 13 NY Mets at Florida, Thursday, May 13 The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty.