Wednesday's contest between the Washington Nationals (27-33) and the New York Mets (26-35) at Nationals Park should be a close matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 6-5, with the Nationals taking home the win. Game time is at 4:05 PM ET on June 5. The Mets will give the nod to Luis Severino (3-2) against the Nationals and Patrick Corbin (1-6). Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Mets vs. Nationals Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C. How to Watch on TV: SNY Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Mets vs. Nationals Score Prediction Our prediction for this matchup is Nationals 6, Mets 5. Total Prediction for Mets vs. Nationals Total Prediction: Over 9 runs Mets Performance Insights The Mets have played as the favorite in three of their past 10 games and have won two of those contests. When it comes to hitting the over, New York and its opponents are 5-4-1 in its last 10 games with a total. This season, the Mets have won 11 out of the 26 games, or 42.3%, in which they've been favored. New York has a record of 2-5 when favored by -145 or more by oddsmakers this season. The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 59.2% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York has scored 263 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 16th in MLB. The Mets have a 4.26 team ERA that ranks 20th among all league pitching staffs. Nationals Performance Insights In nine games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Nationals have a record of 4-5. In its previous 10 matchups with a total posted by oddsmakers, Washington and its foes are 5-4-1 when it comes to hitting the over. The Nationals have been chosen as underdogs in 54 games this year and have walked away with the win 24 times (44.4%) in those games. This season, Washington has come away with a win 17 times in 40 chances when named as an underdog of at least 120 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 45.5% chance of walking away with the win. Averaging four runs per game (240 total), Washington is the 23rd-highest scoring team in the majors. The Nationals have the 17th-ranked ERA (3.95) in the majors this season. Put your picks to the test and bet with BetMGM! Mets Schedule Nationals Schedule Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21 to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. dataskrive is a Tribune-Review freelancer. You can contact dataskrive at info@triblive.com. Remove the ads from your TribLIVE reading experience but still support the journalists who create the content with TribLIVE Ad-Free. Get Ad-Free >