NY Mets vs Washington Nationals MLB Spread Pick

Over the course of a single 162-game MLB season, it’s tough to put a finger on the exact moment when the fortunes of one team or another took a turn for the better. That said, the sluggish Washington National may point to their dramatic 13-12 come from behind win versus the Atlanta Braves as the moment they began to gain some momentum. Washington will head to New York to face the Mets in a 4-game series starting on Thursday, they’re -104 favorites on MLB odds.

Sneak Peak at the NY Mets vs Washington Nationals MLB Betting Spread Pick & TV Info

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2015Time: 7:10PMVenue: Citi FieldOpening Line: Washington -104

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Most baseball fans have spent the month of April wondering when the real Washington Nationals (8-13) were going to show up and start behaving like we all believed they would this season. The improbable win over the Braves on Tuesday may well be the first signs of life, with Dan Uggla turning back the clock to smash a 3-run homer to break the hearts of his former employer. Lest anyone get too carried away here, it’s worth remembering that the Nats pitching staff still managed to give up 12 runs to a Braves team that hasn’t exactly been swinging a hot bat in recent games. Stephen Strasburg (1-2, 4.88 ERA) will be the man on the mound for the opener versus the Mets, and he will have a tough time keeping a very solid Mets team in check.April has been a month to remember for the New York Mets (15-6), as they have a 4.5 game lead in the NL East, as well as being in possession of the best record in baseball. The Mets put together a magnificent 11-game win streak before dropping 2 of 3 to the Yankees. They have split their current series with the Marlins so far, and will be looking to win on Wednesday before they head back to the Big Apple for 6 games at home. Home is certainly where the heart has been for the Mets this season, as they are a perfect 10-0 through April. Jacob DeGrom (2-2, 2.96 ERA) will take to the mound for the Mets on Thursday. DeGrom was great through his first 3 outings, but was roughed up a little in his last start versus the Yankees.

Key Online Betting Trends

NY Mets is 13-4 SU in its last 17 gamesNY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 gamesNY Mets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at homeThe total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games at homeNY Mets is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing WashingtonWashington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 gamesThe total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 gamesWashington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the roadThe total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games on the roadWashington is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing NY Mets

Consider This Before Placing Your Bets

It’s tough to see past the Mets on their home field. The last outing by DeGrom was more of an aberration than anything else, and I think he will bounce back nicely here to help lead the Mets to the win.