Nationals vs Mets Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 May 2026
Last updated: May 18, 2026, 10:46PM | Published: May 17, 2026, 6:29PM
The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the New York Mets in MLB action at Nationals Park on Tuesday, commencing at 8:45am AEST.
Jake Irvin (1-4, 5.91 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, pitting him against Christian Scott (0-0, 3.45 ERA) for the Mets.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Nationals vs Mets game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Washington vs NY Mets MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 55% chance of defeating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Mets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.05, Mets $1.80
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.67), Mets -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 10 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 Nationals at $2.05 and the Mets at $1.80.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Mets, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Mets (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 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 10-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Nationals vs Mets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Mets -1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 10 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Nationals vs Mets predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Nationals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Mets -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Nationals vs Mets: Prediction
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Nationals vs Mets: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Mets at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 8:45am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
- Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs NY Mets predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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