MLB Odds: Mets-Nationals prediction, odds and pick

The Mets are 65-38, two-and-a-half games ahead of the Atlanta Braves. Jacob deGrom was ineffective, but the Mets still won. Washington, on the day they traded Juan Soto, defeated the New York Mets 5-1. The Nationals' record is 36-69.

Chris Bassitt will start for the Mets. He has a 7-7 record and a 3.83 ERA. The Mets have a great team with a good lineup. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor are the best hitters in the National League. Edwin Diaz is the team's best closer with 1.51 ERA and 23 saves.

Washington Nationals are struggling. Juan Soto and Josh Bell are the only players with double-digit home runs. Victor Robles is the team's top scorer with 13 stolen bases. Washington's 5.12 ERA is highest in the league. Anibal Sanchez is starting for the Nationals this afternoon. The team has the 24th best ERA.

Last night's game was probably a fluke.

Mets are -1.5 (-176) and the final odds are over 9 (-114).