MLB Odds: Nationals vs. Mets prediction, odds, pick

Washington's record is 55-104, the worst in baseball. New York is second in the NL East with 98-61 record. The Mets are a real possibility to win 100 games and still play in a Wild Card round.

Cory Abbott will start for Washington against the Mets. The team is 50 games under .500. Kyle Finnegan has been a solid closer for the team. Joey Meneses is a star for them. Washington ranks 11th in the league with a .249 batting average. Lane Thomas leads the Washington team with 17 home runs, second with 26 doubles, and third with 64 RBI.

Carlos Carrasco is starting for the Mets on Monday. Carraresco has a 15-7 record with a 3.95 ERA and 149 strikeouts in 148 innings.

New York's bullpen has been good this season, ranking 10th in the league with a 3.63 ERA in 543 innings. Pete Alonso has led the Mets’ offense all season with 40 home runs, 131 RBI, and 27 doubles. Francisco Lindor has lived up to the expectations of his contract with 25 home Runs, 24 Doubles, 25 Douples and 103 RBI. Eduardo Escobar has hit 20 homeruns with 26 doubles this year. Jeff McNeil leads the team with .326 batting average and 38 doubles, Brandon Nimmo leads with seven triples, 71 walks, 28 doubles and 14 home run. Starling Marte will be a welcome addition to New York”s team.

The Nationals beat the Mets. New York can build some momentum before the playoffs.

The final MLB odds are New York -1.5 (-150), over 7. 5 (-100).