MLB Handicapping: Mets vs Nationals

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The New York Mets and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Nationals Park. The Mets will give the ball to starter Jonathon Niese in this one. Lefthander Niese is 5-2 this season with a 3.84 ERA. Starting this game for the Nationals will be Luis Atilano. The righthander has a 4.34 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 103-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Ryan Zimmerman hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning on Thursday to give the Nationals a 2-1 win over the Mets. The Nationals were winners as +115 home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (8). Team records: New York: 44-35 SU Washington: 35-45 SU New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 3-7 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a loss are 8-2 Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing NY Mets are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games Next up: Washington home to NY Mets, Saturday, July 3 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.