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Nationals vs. Mets prediction: Mets favored to win Thursday's MLB matchup [4/30/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington Nationals vs New York Mets predictions for MLB Thursday.
The New York Mets will square off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Citi Field on Thursday, starting at 1:10 PM ET.
The Mets will start Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.90 ERA), while the Nationals have opted for Miles Mikolas (0-3, 8.49 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Mets as the most likely winner of the Nationals vs. Mets game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Mets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB game between the Nationals and Mets, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Mets a 64% chance of defeating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of eight runs has a 52% chance of staying under.
Nationals vs. Mets odds [4/30/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-125) | -1.5 (+114) |
| Moneyline | +170 | -184 |
| Total | o8 (+100) | u8 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Mets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets -1.5 | +114 |
| Moneyline | Mets | -184 |
| Total | Over 8 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mets -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nationals vs. Mets game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB matchup between the Mets and Nationals at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 1:10 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Time: 1:10 PM ET/10:10AM PT
- Venue: Citi Field
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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