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Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Nationals will trot Max Scherzer out to the mound in this one. Right hander Scherzer has a 0-1 record and a 3.29 ERA this season.
The Mets will counter Scherzer with Rick Porcello. Right hander Porcello has a 6.92 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -149-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 8.
Last time out for New York, they were a 16-4 loser as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -120 were rewarded, while the 20 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington was a 16-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Mets. They won as -120 favorites, while the total score of 20 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 5-7 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 7-10 SU
NY Mets is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Washington at New York Tuesday, August 11