AccuScore’s predictions are based on 10,000-plus simulations performed by the company’s computer. Throughout the baseball season, AccuScore will be stacking up its projections against Las Vegas odds and recommending wagers when value presents itself.
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Washington Nationals -104 (vs New York Mets)
Joe Ross (2-1, 2.66 ERA) vs. Jacob deGrom (9-6, 2.14 ERA)
The NL East-leading Nationals showed some class in beating the Mets 7-2 on Monday night. The Nationals are 27-18 at home this season while the Mets are 16-31 on the road. With the odds close to 50/50, we are going with the Nationals all the way to -134, since they win 57.4 percent of AccuScore simulations. There's good value with the better team, the Nats, who have the potential to be better than what we’ve seen this year.
Top trends for the past 30 days:
Nationals are 9-4 at home, Mets are 5-9 on the road
Nationals are 8-3 as home favorites, Mets are 3-8 as road underdogs
AccuScore’s season-to-date record on LM: 51-62 (-12.10 units)