The New York Mets visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Mets sitting at 73-87 and the Nationals slightly better at 76-84. Given their records, this game looks like a chance for both squads to end the season on a positive note.
Looking at the betting odds, the Nationals are the home favorites. They have a moneyline of +112, meaning a $100 bet would win $112 if they pull off the upset. The Mets, as the away team, carry the favorite tag with a moneyline of -135, so you’d need to wager $135 to win $100 on them. This suggests the market views the Mets as the stronger team, but not by a huge margin.
The spread is set at 1.5 runs. The Mets are -1.5 favorites at +123, so if you back them to cover, they must win by at least two runs for your bet to pay off. The Nationals, at +1.5 with -149 odds, can lose by one run or win outright for a winning bet. The odds imply the Nationals are the safer choice against the spread, but with less payout.
The total runs line is 8.5, with the under slightly favored at -115. That means the market expects a moderately low-scoring game, and betting the under means you’re wagering the combined runs will be 8 or fewer.
In short, this matchup looks close. The Mets are slight favorites, but the Nationals have value on the spread. The total suggests a game with limited scoring. Choose your bets based on how you weigh those factors.