New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/19

MLB game preview

The New York Mets travel to Nationals Park to play the Washington Nationals. The game is on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:45 PM. The Mets have won their last three games and hold a record of 21-26. The Nationals are 23-25 and have lost their last two games.

The Mets are led by manager Carlos Mendoza. Nolan McLean is their probable starting pitcher with a 2-2 record this season. The Nationals are managed by Blake Butera, with Foster Griffin set to pitch. The weather forecast is for a very hot day with a light breeze and few clouds.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have shown a strong performance in their recent games. They secured a commanding win against the Washington Nationals with a score of 16-7. Key players like Bo Bichette and Carson Benge contributed significantly, with each recording three hits and three RBIs.

In the series against the New York Yankees, the Mets managed to win two out of three games. In their 7-6 victory, Tyrone Taylor hit a home run, driving in three runs. The pitching staff also played a crucial role, with Freddy Peralta delivering a solid five-inning performance.

Looking ahead, the Mets will rely on Nolan McLean as their starting pitcher. He has posted a 2.92 ERA and 64 strikeouts this season. With a lineup featuring hitters like Juan Soto and Mark Vientos, the Mets aim to continue their winning streak against the Nationals.

Mets vs Nationals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
  • Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
  • Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline -157, Nationals Moneyline +131

Washington Nationals Team Preview

The Washington Nationals have had mixed results in their recent games. On May 18th, they lost to the New York Mets 16-7, despite having 12 hits and 6 extra-base hits. Their starting pitcher, Jorbit Vivas, struggled early, lasting less than an inning and giving up 3 earned runs.

On May 17th, the Nationals faced the Baltimore Orioles and lost 7-3. They managed to hit one home run, but their pitching allowed three homers from the Orioles. Richard Lovelady started for the Nationals, giving up two earned runs in just over an inning of work.

May 16th saw a different result for the Nationals as they beat the Orioles 13-3. Cade Cavalli pitched over six innings, striking out eight while allowing three earned runs. Keibert Ruiz and Brady House led the offense with home runs and multiple RBIs in the game.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Mets are favored to win against the Washington Nationals with a moneyline of -157. The Nationals have a moneyline of +131. The Mets have a strong pitching lineup with a 3.76 ERA, ranked 9th, compared to the Nationals’ 5.06 ERA, ranked 28th. Based on this, the recommendation is to pick the Mets to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs with the over at -113 and the under at -108. The Mets’ solid pitching might limit the Nationals’ scoring, while the Nationals’ weaker pitching could allow the Mets to score. With the Nationals’ pitching struggles, the projected score is Mets 6, Nationals 4. The recommendation is to go with the over for this game.