Nationals at Mets
O/U 8.5 · RL Mets -1.5
Mets -1.5+124
CONF 57%
LLostFinal 3-4
The read
Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, the wind is carrying toward left and the Mets have a sweep sitting on the table. The building has some life again after Saturday’s walk-off.
I’m laying the run and taking plus money because Jake Irvin is still searching for his form after the shoulder layoff. His fastballs have been punishable, his last three starts produced 12 earned runs in 13⅔ innings, and Lindor, Bichette, Benge, and Jared Young are all seeing the ball well. If Irvin leaves early, Washington’s vulnerable bullpen must cover substantial ground after working 11 innings over the last three games.
Christian Scott’s recent results introduce risk, but his strikeout arsenal matches up well against a Washington lineup prone to chasing—and missing James Wood. New York also has the fresher late-inning options. I’m passing on the expensive moneyline and betting that if the Mets finish the sweep, they create enough separation to cash the -1.5.
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Props on this game
2Christian ScottOVER 5.5 Strikeouts Strikeouts-127
WActual 7
I’m backing Scott’s swing-and-miss arsenal against a Washington lineup with several vulnerable bats. Abrams, Crews, House, and Chaparro have recent whiff rates of at least 28%, while Scott has recorded six or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight starts. He doesn’t need to pitch deep to clear this number.
Jake IrvinUNDER 15.5 Pitcher Outs Pitcher Outs-160
LActual 18
I’m betting Irvin is gone before completing six innings. He has exceeded 15 outs only once in his last eight starts and has lasted 5, 5⅓, and 3⅓ innings since returning from the shoulder layoff. A patient, productive top half of the Mets order can elevate his pitch count and force Washington to make the early move.
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