Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Nationals Park

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Probable Pitchers: Noah Syndergaard (4-5) vs. Jordan Zimmermann (8-5)

The Washington Nationals welcome the New York Mets to Nationals Park on Wednesday. Noah Syndergaard is the probable starter for the Mets and he'll face Jordan Zimmermann of the Nationals. The opening line for this matchup has New York at +115 and Washington at -125. The over/under was set at 6.5. The Mets, with a 45-47 run line record, cover the spread 49% of the time. They also have a 42-46 over/under record. The Nationals are 42-49 against the run line and have a 46-42 over/under record. They cover the spread 46% of the time.

The Mets come into this game with a 48-45 record, and they are 16-31 away from home. Starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard holds a 4-5 record with an earned run average of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.09. In his starts, the Mets are 6-6 over his 73.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 65 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Mets are 2-9 in his starts. He is getting 2.8 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has given up 196 hits on the season and have a earned run average of 2.77. Opposing teams are hitting .217 against the Mets bullpen while walking 100 times and striking out 225 times. New York is averaging 7.94 strikeouts per game while getting 8.13 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 3rd in baseball in team earned run average at 3.26.

As a team, New York is batting .234, good for 30th in the league while putting together a .231 average away from home. The Mets on-base percentage sits at .300, which puts them at 26th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .361. Juan Lagares leads the team in hits with 85 while the team ranks 30th in baseball with 7.85 hits per game.

With a 50-41 overall record, Washington will come into this game 27-18 at home. With an earned run average of 3.27, Jordan Zimmermann will come into this game holding a 8-5 record and a 1.24 WHIP. In his starts, the Nationals are 12-7 and he has allowed 123 hits over 115.2 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Nationals are 11-8 when he starts. He is getting 4.3 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has given up 247 hits on the season and have a team earned run average of 3.29. Opposing teams are hitting .247 against the Nationals bullpen while walking 79 times and striking out 242 times. Washington is averaging 7.95 strikeouts per game while getting 9 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 9th in the league in team earned run average at 3.56.

As a team, they are batting .253, good for 16th in the league while putting together a .245 average at home. The Nationals on-base percentage sits at .317, which puts them at 13th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .397. Yunel Escobar leads the team in hits with 103 while the team ranks 18th in baseball with 8.47 hits a game.

In terms of team defense, the Mets have a fielding percentage of .983 with 58 total errors, 926 assists and 2,494 put outs. The Nationals have committed 57 errors on the season with 852 assists and 2,418 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .983 on the year.

New York Mets Betting Trends

The New York Mets are 42-46 against the over/under so far this season

The New York Mets are 45-47 against the run line so far this season

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 46-42 against the over/under so far this season

The Washington Nationals are 42-49 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

New York Mets

07/21/15 C Kevin Plawecki Undisclosed is expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday vs. Washington Nationals
07/21/15 RF Michael Cuddyer Knee is not expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday vs. Washington Nationals
07/09/15 P Steven Matz Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/6)
06/23/15 C Travis d'Arnaud Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/21)
06/04/15 RF Cesar Puello Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
05/14/15 P Buddy Carlyle Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/12)
04/16/15 3B David Wright Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/15)
04/06/15 P Joshua Edgin Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season
04/06/15 P Zack Wheeler Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season

Washington Nationals

07/10/15 CF Denard Span Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/6)
07/05/15 P Stephen Strasburg Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/4)
06/26/15 2B Anthony Rendon Quad Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/25)
06/11/15 1B Ryan Zimmerman Foot Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/10)
05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/16)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/14)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take the Nationals

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