The New York Mets visit the Washington Nationals on Friday, September 25, 2026. Both teams have struggled this season. The Mets sit at 73-86, while the Nationals are slightly better at 75-84. Neither team is in playoff contention, which could affect how they approach this late-season game.
Looking at the betting odds, the Mets are the favorites despite being the away team. The moneyline has the Mets at -136, meaning you’d need to bet $136 to win $100 on them outright. The Nationals are underdogs at +113, so a $100 bet would win $113 if they pull off the upset.
The spread is set at 1.5 runs, with the Mets favored (-1.5 at +123) and the Nationals getting the +1.5 at -149. This means the Nationals are expected to keep it close or potentially win, as bettors can take them with a small cushion of 1.5 runs.
The total runs line is 8.0, with the over priced at -108 and the under at -112. These odds suggest the game might be fairly low scoring, but the line is balanced enough that neither side offers a clear edge.
In summary, the Mets are slight favorites on the road, but the Nationals have a fair chance to keep it close or win outright. The game looks like it could be a tight, moderately low-scoring affair. Bettors should weigh the moneyline and spread carefully, as the odds reflect a competitive matchup despite both teams’ losing records.