Nationals vs Mets MLB Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The division rival Washington Nationals and New York Mets are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Citi Field. The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jordan Zimmermann in this game. Zimmermann has a 1-2 record and a 5.76 ERA this season. It'll be Patrick Misch toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Lefthander Misch is 0-4 with a 5.26 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Nationals were crushed 7-1 by the Phillies last time out, as a -110 pick'em. That game'eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9) set by sportsbooks. Ross Detwiler was rocked for seven runs off seven hits over 4 2-3 innings in the loss. The Mets were crushed 9-2 by the Brewers last time out, as -130 favorites. That game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8) set by sportsbooks. Dillon Gee surrendered seven hits and four runs over six innings in the loss. Current streak: New York has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Washington: 68-91 SU New York: 77-82 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington NY Mets are 3-9 SU in its last 12 games NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: NY Mets home to Washington, Saturday, October 2 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.