Last updated: May 17, 2026, 6:57PM | Published: May 17, 2026, 6:29PM
The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the New York Mets in MLB action at Nationals Park on Tuesday, commencing at 8:45am AEST.
The Nationals will send Jake Irvin (1-4, 5.91 ERA) to the mound, while the Mets are going with Christian Scott (0-0, 3.45 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nationals vs Mets game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Washington vs NY Mets MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 56% chance of beating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Mets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.15, Mets $1.71
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.76), Mets -1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 10 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nationals at $2.15 and the Mets at $1.71.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Mets, with odds of $1.76 available at TAB.
For the favourite Mets (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.10.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Nationals vs Mets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.71 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.76 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 10 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Nationals vs Mets betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Nationals vs Mets: Prediction
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Nationals vs Mets: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Mets at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 8:45am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
- Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs NY Mets predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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