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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 Sunday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Nationals will trot Jake Irvin out to the mound in this one. Right hander Irvin has a 8-13 record and a 5.76 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Sean Manaea who starts for the Mets. Left hander Manaea is 2-3 with a 5.40 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -1900-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at 225 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-3 winner as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at 225 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 63-92 SU
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
New York:
Team record: 80-75 SU
NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Washington at Atlanta Monday, September 22
New York at Chicago Tuesday, September 23