Washington Nationals vs New York Mets 7/28/2023 Picks

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets 7/28/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The Washington Nationals will square off versus the home-team New York Mets in Game 2 of an MLB National League East Division four-game series on the road at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, New York, on Friday evening.

Washington fell to 43-60 overall after splitting the last four contests played, dropped to 23-27 when playing away from home following their last road loss, and placed in dead last in the NL East with 5.5 games behind the NY Mets in fourth place.

The Nationals collected a total of 442 runs scored to date but also wasted 534 for a -92 run-difference over the course of the season.

The Washington Nationals come into this second game of a series following an upset 1-2 road loss to the Mets in the opening game on Thursday.

Washington was allowed to just one run on five hits in the game while Relief Pitcher Mason Thompson (3-4, 4.70 ERA) took the loss for the Nats after giving away 3 hits and 2 earned runs in pitching for 0.1 innings pitched.

Right Fielder Lane Thomas recorded a team-leading batting average of .293 with 16 home runs, 54 runs batted in, 118 total hits made, and an on-base percentage at .341 in leading Washington in each category.

Jeimer Candelario tied with Thomas in home runs scored with 16 and a close second in runs batted in with 52 this season.

On Friday, the Washington Nationals management will give a nod to southpaw Gore MacKenzie to start game 2 against the New York Mets.

The left-handed starter is 6-7 on the season with 4.37 ERA, 1.44 WHlP, and struck out 122 batters in his starts while granting a total of 102 hits, 43 bases on balls, and 16 home runs through 101.0 innings pitched.

The totals went OVER in 9 of Washington’s last 13 outings while the Nationals are 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches played.

The Washington Nationals are 2-4 straight up in their last 6 contests played versus the NY Mets while the totals went OVER in 6 of the Nationals’ last 7 road games played.

The Washington Nationals are 5-15 SU in their last 20 outings when playing on the road against the New York Mets.

More MLB Picks Predictions Previews

Chat with our Live Handicapper to Know More about the Game.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Predictions 7/28/2023

The New York Mets will be staying in their home field looking for their second straight home triumph when hosting the Washington Nationals in the second installment of a four-game series on Friday.

The NY Mets improved to 48-54 overall after winning two of the last three contests played, posted a 24-22 record at home following the recent home triumph, and placed fourth in the NL East with 5.5 games ahead of Washington in the fifth place.

The Mets compiled a total of 450 runs scored to date but also surrendered 462 for a run-difference of -12 over the year.

The NY Mets will be playing game 2 after winning the series opener at 2-1 over the Washington Nationals last time out.

On Thursday night, Mark Canha made a sacrifice fly right after a 97-minute rain delay in the bottom of the eighth frame of action resulting in a 2-1 home victory by the Mets over the Nationals.

Center Fielder Brandon Nimmo averages .260 at the plate while adding a team-high 100 total hits made and a .356 on-base percentage in leading the offense for the NY Mets.

First Baseman Pete Alonso chipped in a team-leading 28 home runs and 68 runs batted in for the Mets.

On Friday, the New York Mets management will turn to right-hander Max Scherzer to take his post on the pitcher’s mound to start the second installment of a four-game set facing the Washington Nationals.

Scherzer posted an 8-4 record for the year with an ERA of 4.20, a solid WHlP at 1.19, and fanned out 114 batters in his starts while yielding 92 hits, 28 free bases, and 22 losing balls across 100.2 frames of work.

The totals went UNDER in 9 of the NY Mets’ last 12 contests and also went UNDER in 6 of the Mets’ last 7 home matches played.

The NY Mets are 15-5 SU in their last 20 outings when playing at home versus Washington while the totals went UNDER in 5 of the Mets’ last 6 games played against a rival from the National League.

The New York Mets are 2-5 straight up in their last 7 contests played versus an opponent from the National League East Division.

Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets. The MLB Pick for this contest is New York -195. The Mets have the momentum in this match-up after winning game 1 and also have the home-field advantage on Friday.

The NY Mets will dominate this game at home with a 24-22 record against Washington who struggled on the road with a 23-27 record. Take the home team to take control on Friday. The prediction: New York Mets will win 5-3.

MLB Free Premium Picks Predictions. Today’s entire Major League Baseball premium pick predictions are free right now at 1-888-711-4311 or text the word WINBIG to 760-670-3130 to receive them. Included are Best Bets, Totals, Parlays and First Five Inning winners for today free of charge.