- Game: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Location: Citi Field in Queens, NY
- TV: Sportsnet New York
- Odds/Point Spread: Washington (+126) New York (-152)
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The Washington Nationals (60-63) will take the field against the New York Mets (53-69) at Citi Field this Sunday. The betting odds favor Washington at +126, while New York stands at -152. The over/under for this matchup is set at 8.5, featuring pitchers Jake Irvin and Christian Scott.
This season, the Nationals have achieved a slugging percentage of .441 and struck out 1,022 times while drawing 430 walks. With a total of 633 RBIs and 1,066 hits, their batting average currently rests at .252. The team has recorded 213 doubles and hit 177 home runs, totaling 662 runs scored and a .328 on-base percentage. Averaging 5.4 runs per game, the Nationals lead the league.
Defensively, the Nationals hold a team earned run average of 4.72 (27th in MLB) with 933 strikeouts. They’ve surrendered 172 home runs and 639 runs (28th in the league), while issuing 430 walks and maintaining a FIP of 4.77. They’ve allowed 1,091 hits (8.9 per 9 innings) and 576 earned runs, resulting in a K/BB ratio of 2.17 and a WHIP of 1.39.
The bullpen has utilized 389 relievers this season, inheriting 193 runners with a 43.5% score rate. They’ve earned 61 holds (19th in the league) and entered 125 games with runners on base, appearing in 132 high-leverage spots. With 33 saves from 64 chances, the Nationals have a save percentage of 51.6% this season.
In 9,879 innings, the Nationals have turned 69.4% of balls in play into outs, ranking 20th in MLB. They’ve recorded 3,293 putouts, 1,142 assists, and 89 errors, with a fielding percentage of .980—placing them 30th in the league—and successfully turning 105 double plays.
Pitcher Jake Irvin has logged 553 innings with 445 strikeouts and a career record of 24-40. His FIP is 4.97, with 2,372 batters faced, an ERA of 5.04 (310 earned runs), and a WHIP of 1.337, allowing 544 hits (8.8 per 9 innings) alongside 196 walks.
The New York Mets have recorded 148 home runs and 487 RBIs so far, with 152 doubles. They’ve drawn 392 walks and scored 510 runs, putting their on-base percentage at .306 and batting average at .235. With a slugging percentage of .388, the Mets manage to score 4.18 runs per game, ranking 22nd in the league, while striking out 1,037 times (14th in MLB) and achieving 966 hits.
The team’s WHIP stands at 1.309 with a FIP of 4.00. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 9.10 (1,095 strikeouts against 434 walks), and they rank 13th in hits allowed, yielding 986. With a total of 132 home runs allowed, the Mets permit 4.62 runs per 9 innings (19th in the league), and they maintain a team ERA of 4.14, having conceded 557 runs this season.
With a save percentage of 60.0%, the Mets have deployed 371 bullpen pitchers this year. Their relief staff has appeared in 121 high-leverage situations and 113 with runners on base. Accumulating 83 save opportunities results in 47 holds and 14 blown saves, with 35 save chances translating into 21 saves. The inherited runners’ scoring percentage is a notable 29.5% from 156 opportunities.
Defensively, the Mets have executed 75 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .982 (28th in MLB) with 970 assists, 79 errors, and 3,257 putouts. Their defensive efficiency stands at 69.3%, placing them 22nd in professional baseball over the course of 9,771 innings played.
Christian Scott, with a career record of 3-6, has a 3.88 ERA, allowing an average of 8.2 hits per 9 innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is at 3.04, facing 537 batters throughout his MLB trajectory. Scott has surrendered 54 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.270 and a FIP of 3.80, allowing 114 hits with 137 strikeouts across 125 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in this MLB battle against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Take Washington (+126)
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