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Mets vs Nationals Betting History
The Mets and Nationals have met 176 times in the regular season since 2016, and the Mets lead the series 97-79. Betting the Mets on the closing moneyline in every meeting returned +1.37u; betting the Nationals returned -10.90u. The games went 88-78-10 against the total, leaning over.
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season meetings only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Mets vs Nationals betting summary
The moneyline favorite won 105 of 173 meetings with a clear favorite (60.7%). Betting the favorite every time returned +0.31u; betting the underdog every time returned -9.70u. The Mets were 93-83 on the run line in the series.
Mets vs Nationals results by season
Moneyline units risk 1 unit on that team in every meeting at the closing price.
| Season | Games | Mets record | Mets ML units | Nationals ML units | Mets run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 7-6 | -0.55u | -0.08u | 4-9 | 8-5-0 | 8.50 | 10.62 |
| 2025 | 13 | 7-6 | -2.35u | +3.38u | 5-8 | 6-5-2 | 8.62 | 10.15 |
| 2024 | 13 | 11-2 | +5.44u | -8.97u | 10-3 | 7-4-2 | 8.46 | 9.46 |
| 2023 | 13 | 7-6 | -2.11u | +1.77u | 4-9 | 5-8-0 | 9.12 | 8.77 |
| 2022 | 19 | 14-5 | +2.13u | -3.73u | 14-5 | 10-9-0 | 8.39 | 8.58 |
| 2021 | 19 | 11-8 | -0.89u | -1.75u | 10-9 | 7-9-3 | 8.00 | 8.74 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4-6 | -1.30u | +1.70u | 5-5 | 6-4-0 | 7.95 | 10.20 |
| 2019 | 19 | 12-7 | +5.77u | -4.81u | 12-7 | 12-5-2 | 7.79 | 10.79 |
| 2018 | 19 | 11-8 | +5.67u | -4.39u | 12-7 | 10-9-0 | 8.32 | 9.95 |
| 2017 | 19 | 6-13 | -5.82u | +3.24u | 9-10 | 11-7-1 | 7.95 | 9.95 |
| 2016 | 19 | 7-12 | -4.64u | +2.73u | 8-11 | 6-13-0 | 7.79 | 6.89 |
| All | 176 | 97-79 | +1.37u | -10.90u | 93-83 | 88-78-10 | 8.22 | 9.39 |
Mets vs Nationals by ballpark
| Venue | Games | Mets record | Mets ML units | Mets run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Mets home park | 87 | 52-35 | +2.19u | 45-42 | 42-42-3 | 7.97 | 8.79 |
| At Nationals home park | 89 | 45-44 | -0.82u | 48-41 | 46-36-7 | 8.47 | 9.97 |
Last 20 Mets vs Nationals games with closing odds
| Date | Game | Score | Winner | Close ML (away / home) | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Mets at Nationals | 4-6 | Nationals | -112 / -108 | 8.5 | Over |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Mets at Nationals | 7-1 | Mets | -109 / -110 | 8.5 | Under |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Mets at Nationals | 6-7 | Nationals | -108 / -112 | 8.5 | Over |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Nationals at Mets | 3-4 | Mets | +148 / -160 | 8.5 | Under |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Nationals at Mets | 4-5 | Mets | +126 / -135 | 7.5 | Over |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Nationals at Mets | 1-4 | Mets | +106 / -114 | 8.5 | Under |
| May 21, 2026 | Mets at Nationals | 2-1 | Mets | -112 / -108 | 8 | Under |
| May 20, 2026 | Mets at Nationals | 4-8 | Nationals | -126 / +105 | 9.5 | Over |
| May 19, 2026 | Mets at Nationals | 6-9 | Nationals | -134 / +111 | 9 | Over |
| May 18, 2026 | Mets at Nationals | 16-7 | Mets | -125 / +104 | 10.5 | Over |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Nationals at Mets | 5-4 | Nationals | +157 / -167 | 7.5 | Over |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Nationals at Mets | 14-2 | Nationals | +137 / -151 | 7.5 | Over |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Nationals at Mets | 0-8 | Mets | +157 / -167 | 8.5 | Under |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Nationals at Mets | 3-2 | Nationals | +220 / -250 | 8.5 | Under |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Nationals at Mets | 5-3 | Nationals | +235 / -235 | 8.5 | Under |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Nationals at Mets | 6-12 | Mets | +120 / -220 | 8.5 | Over |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Mets at Nationals | 3-9 | Nationals | -138 / +136 | 8 | Over |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Mets at Nationals | 4-5 | Nationals | -184 / +168 | 9 | Push |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Mets at Nationals | 8-1 | Mets | -200 / +160 | 8.5 | Over |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Nationals at Mets | 3-4 | Mets | +190 / -250 | 8.5 | Under |
Mets vs Nationals betting FAQ
Who leads the Mets vs Nationals series since 2016?
The Mets, 97-79 in 176 regular season meetings.
Is it profitable to bet the Mets against the Nationals?
At closing moneylines the Mets returned +1.37u (+0.8% ROI) over 176 games; the Nationals returned -10.90u.
Do Mets vs Nationals games go over or under?
88 overs, 78 unders and 10 pushes against the closing total. The average total was 8.22 and the games averaged 9.39 runs.
How do the favorites do in Mets vs Nationals games?
The moneyline favorite won 105 of 173 meetings with a clear favorite (60.7%). Betting the favorite every time returned +0.31u; betting the underdog every time returned -9.70u.
When did the Mets and Nationals last play?
Sep 27, 2026: the Nationals won 6-4.
Methodology
Every regular season meeting since 2016 comes from the Bet Legend game database with its final score, closing moneylines, closing 1.5 run line and closing total, and each game is checked against ESPN's official final score; postseason meetings are not included. Moneyline units risk 1 unit at the close: a win at -150 pays +0.67u, a win at +130 pays +1.30u. Over and under compare total runs with the closing total, and an exact match is a push. A "clear favorite" is a game where the two closing moneylines differ. These are market results, not BetLegend picks.