Mets vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 September 2025

The New York Mets will sqaure off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citi Field on Saturday, beginning at 9:10am AEST.

The Mets will send Brandon Sproat (0-1, 2.25 ERA) to the mound, while the Nationals are going with Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 1.15 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mets vs Nationals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's NY Mets vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 63% chance of beating the Nationals at Citi Field.

Mets vs Nationals: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed below:

• Head to Head: Mets $1.48, Nationals $2.71
• Line: Mets -1.5 ($2.05), Nationals +1.5 ($1.79)
• Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mets at $1.48 and the Nationals at $2.71.

The Mets are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.05 available at TAB.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.79.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Mets vs Nationals: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Washington at $2.71 with TAB
• Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.79 with TAB
• Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB

Our Mets vs Nationals best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.

While the Mets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option because of the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Mets vs Nationals: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Mets vs Washington game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the NY Mets vs Washington match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Mets vs Nationals: Essential Details

The game between the Mets and Nationals at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 9:10am AEST on Saturday.

• Teams: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
• Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
• Time: 9:10am AEST
• Venue: Citi Field

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our NY Mets vs Washington predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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