Nationals vs Mets Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026, 5:57PM | Published: Sep 26, 2026, 8:28PM
The Washington Nationals will face the New York Mets in Game of the League Series at Nationals Park on Monday, commencing at 3:05am AEST.
The Nationals will have DJ Herz (0-1, 9.00 ERA) start, up against Sean Manaea (6-7, 4.67 ERA) for the Mets.
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?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Washington vs NY Mets MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mets a 54% chance of winning against the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Mets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.02, Mets $1.82
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.63), Mets -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $2.02 and the Mets at $1.82.
The Nationals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Mets, with odds of $1.63 available at TAB.
For the favourite Mets (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 57% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Nationals vs Mets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.82 with TAB
- Line: Mets -1.5 at $2.29 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Nationals vs Mets predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Although the Nationals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Mets -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top 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 start at 3:05am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
- Date: Monday 28 September 2026
- Time: 3:05am 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 are based on 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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