Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Prediction for the match on 25 April 2025

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Prediction and Odds on the Match on April 25, 2025

Prediction for the Major League Baseball encounter for the 25th of April 2025. This fixture will feature the Washington Nationals against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. The two teams head into this series following a series win. However, this will be the opener of a three-game series. Which team comes out stronger? Below, I will preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities. 

Washington Nationals: Form and Statistics

The Washington Nationals will hope to improve their standings with a win in this opener after a very decent performance against the Baltimore Orioles this week. However, recent games have seen a more consistent Nationals, having now won four of their last six games. In that run, the Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies, winning the first two games of the series. 

Ahead of this game, the Washington Nationals have 1.428 walks and hits per inning pitched in addition to having a FIP of 4.07 as a unit in this campaign. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio sits at 8.80 (203 strikeouts against 92 bases on balls). In the pitching standings, the Washington Nationals sit 22nd in the league. 

Washington Nationals Lineup

The Washington Nationals are expected to have Jake Irvin on the mound for this opening game. This season, Irvin has started five times and has a 2-0 record. He recorded an average earned run of 3.68 with over 29.1 innings total. 

There are still a few key players out for the Nationals for the game against the New York Mets. Paul Sterling DeJong, Orlando Ribalta, Mike Soroka, and Derek Law will all be out for around 10-15 days. 

Washington Nationals Expected Lineup

Jake Irvin, CJ Abrams, Alex Call, James Wood, Keibert Ruiz, Nathaniel Lowe, Amed Rosario, Josh Bell, Dylan Crews, and Luis García Jr. 

New York Mets : Form and Statistics

The New York Mets have been playing at a top level and look very unbeaten heading into this fixture. Ahead of this game, the New York Mets have won seven consecutive matches. In that run, the New York Mets secured a sweeping win against the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series and a four-game sweeping win against the St. Louis Cardinals. 

In their last five series, the New York Mets have lost only one, coming against the Minnesota Twins. Ahead of this game, the New York Mets have scored 33 runs while conceding 17. Going into this opener, the New York Mets have an 18-7 record, leaving them top of the National League with a 0.720 PCT. 

The New York Mets have an average earned run of 2.34 this season, being the best in the league this season. For the New York Mets, their pitchers have yielded 10 long balls in addition to 69 total runs. 

New York Mets Lineup

The projected pitcher for this opening for the New York Mets will be Kodai Senga. Kodai Senga has been impressive this season for the Mets, having a 3-1 record in his four starts. He has averaged 0.79 earned runs with over 22.2 innings. 

The New York Mets have only two crucial games out for this opener, which is good news. Jose Siri is out injured due to a shin injury, while Edwin Orlando Diaz has not recovered from his hip problem. 

New York Mets Expected Lineup

Kodai Senga, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Mark Vientos, Jesse Winker, Tyrone Taylor, Brett Baty, Hayden Senger

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Betting Tips & Odds

• The New York Mets are coming off a winning run of seven matches and do not look ready to lose. As favourites, the odds for the Mets to win are available on Bet365 at 1.58.
• The Washington Nationals won the opener of their last three series. At home, the Nationals have a 2.45 odds winning option, available on Betway.
• The last four meetings between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets have ended with many runs. Over 9.0 runs is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.95.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Match Prediction 25 April 2025

This is a very tricky game and it might go either way. At home, the confidence level of the Washington Nationals will be high, especially considering they are coming off consecutive series wins. However, the New York Mets risk their winning run here, but they are still favoured to win this game on the road. 

This is an open one, and it is very difficult to see how the opener will play out. Yet, I feel the New York Mets are playing beautifully well and should be able to open the series on the right track. Also, I do not expect the Nationals to back down; hence, a bet on runs. 

Our match prediction: is a win for the New York Mets with odds at 1.61 on the 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is a run in the first inning (yes) with odds at 1.83 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our last match prediction: is Washington Nationals over 3.5 runs with odds at 1.83 on Betway bookmaker.