New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Free MLB Pick, 9–3–2019

Free MLB Pick by Brandon Donelly of ATSExperts.com

New York Mets (70–67) vs Washington Nationals (77–59)

Date: September 3, 2019
Game Time: 7:05 pm
MLB Odds: Mets +120 | Nationals -135, O/U 7.5

An important matchup in the NL East with the New York Mets visiting the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park for Game 2 of a three-game set. New York continues to fight for postseason positioning in a crowded National League Wild Card race as they enter tonight 4.0 games behind the second Wild Card. The Nationals are +3.5 games up in first Wild Card position.

Pitching Matchup
New York Mets: Jacob deGrom (8–8, 2.66 ERA)
Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer (9–5, 2.46 ERA)

The New York Mets grabbed Game 1 of this series, 7–3 behind a strong outing from Noah Syndergaard who allowed just 3 hits and striking out 10 batters. Tonight, the Mets will hand the ball to Jacob deGrom who has regained his Cy Young form. deGrom is 4–1 with a 1.53 ERA in nine starts since the All-Star and allowed two earned runs or less in 16 of his last 18 starts overall. In three starts this season vs. the Nationals, deGrom is 1–0 with a 0.53 ERA and 8–4 with a 2.33 ERA in 18 career starts vs. Washington.

The Nationals look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss by handing the ball to their ace, Max Scherzer. This will be Scherzer’s fourth start vs the Mets this season, going 1–1 with a 2.70 ERA in his previous three starts. Scherzer owns a career 10–5 record and a 2.47 ERA in 20 career games (19 starts) versus the Mets heading into Tuesday’s contest.

The Under is 5–0 in Mets last 5 games following a win, Under is 4–1 in deGrom’s last 5 road starts and the Under is 11–4–1 in deGrom’s last 16 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Under is 6–2 in Nationals last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game and the Under is 7–3–1 in Scherzer’s last 11 starts overall.

Take the Under 7.5 runs in Game 2 of this NL East matchup with two of the top pitchers in baseball climbing the hill. Scherzer has been dealing with some back issues but we can expect this game to be played with Playoff type intensity and both starting pitchers will bring their A-game.

New York Mets vs Washington Nationals FREE Pick: UNDER 7.5