Nationals vs Mets Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 19, 2025, 10:45PM | Published: Aug 18, 2025, 7:45PM
The Washington Nationals will face the favoured New York Mets in MLB action at Nationals Park on Wednesday, starting at 8:45am AEST.
The Nationals will have Jake Irvin (8-7, 5.14 ERA) start, while the Mets will counter with David Peterson (7-5, 3.30 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Mets game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Washington vs NY Mets MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mets a 62% chance of beating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Mets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.68, Mets $1.49
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($2.02), Mets -1.5 ($1.81)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 $2.68 and the Mets at $1.49.
The Nationals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Mets, with odds of $2.02 available at TAB.
For the favourite Mets (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.81.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 51% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Nationals vs Mets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.68 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $2.02 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Nationals vs Mets predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Mets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option because of the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Nationals vs Mets: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs NY Mets game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Washington vs NY Mets game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nationals vs Mets: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Mets at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 8:45am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
- Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025
- 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 expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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