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Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
The division rival Washington Nationals and New York Mets are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Trevor Williams in this one. Right hander Williams is 1-1 this season with a 3.38 ERA.
Starting this game for the Mets will be Joey Lucchesi. The left hander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Mets as -200-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
New York lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Nationals on April 26. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 175 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
The Nationals were a 4-1 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Mets. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at 175 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 9-14 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
New York:
Team record: 14-11 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 15 games
Next up:
Washington home to Pittsburgh Friday, April 28
New York home to Atlanta Friday, April 28