Nationals vs Mets Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 25, 2026, 10:46PM | Published: Sep 25, 2026, 9:28PM
The Washington Nationals will face the New York Mets in MLB action at Nationals Park on Saturday, starting at 8:45am AEST.
Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.17 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, pitting him against Jefry Yan (2-1, 4.34 ERA) for the Mets.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Nationals vs Mets game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Washington vs NY Mets MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 53% chance of defeating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Mets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $1.87, Mets $1.95
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.54), Mets -1.5 ($2.54)
- 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 Nationals at $1.87 and the Mets at $1.95.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Mets, with odds of $1.54 available at TAB.
For the favourite Mets (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.
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 analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Nationals vs Mets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Mets -1.5 at $2.54 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
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Our Nationals vs Mets predictions are based on complex modelling and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
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 suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Nationals vs Mets: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs NY Mets game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Washington vs NY Mets game.
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Nationals vs Mets: Essential Details
The game between the Nationals and Mets at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 8:45am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
- Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs NY Mets predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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