MLB Saturday, September 26 at 12:35 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
NYM

New York Mets

Away 73-87 (37-42 Away)
L W W L L
Projected Final Score
3.7 — 3.9
WSH

Washington Nationals

Home 76-84 (38-41 Home)
L L W W W
Spread
NYM -1.5 (+140)
WSH +1.5 (-165)
Total
Posted 8.5 (-105)
Simulated 7.6
Moneyline
NYM -115
WSH -100

Simulated Outcome Probability

New York Mets
45.3%
Washington Nationals
54.7%
No edge at -115
+4.7% edge at -100

Our 10,000 iterations project the Washington Nationals to win outright in 54.7% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: NYM -1.5 / WSH +1.5
NYM covers (+140) 33.0%
WSH covers (-165) +4.7% Edge 67.0%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-105) 37.2%
UNDER (-115) +9.3% Edge 62.8%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: WSH starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.029).
  • • 🔥 Momentum Streak: WSH enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 83%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Washington Nationals winning outright in 54.7% of run trials, with a projected score of NYM 3.7 - WSH 3.9. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with WSH +1.5 covering in 67.0% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 62.8% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
59.6%
+6.1% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-115
Implied Probability: 53.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **59.6%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Jonah Tong (K%: 21.9%, BB%: 12.3%) faces WSH's top of the order (avg OBP: 30.5%). Home starter Connelly Early (K%: 23.8%, BB%: 11.0%) matchups against NYM's first three hitters (avg OBP: 33.8%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+6.1%) at -115.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

NYM

Jonah Tong

Away Starter
ERA 3.82
WHIP 1.24
Record 2-2
IP 30.2
SO 34
GS 4
WSH

Connelly Early

Home Starter
ERA 3.33
WHIP 1.23
Record 7-5
IP 94.2
SO 94
GS 18

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New York Mets

Washington Nationals

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

New York Mets

L @ Washington Nationals
6 - 7 | Sep 25, 2026
L @ Texas Rangers
1 - 3 | Sep 24, 2026
W @ Texas Rangers
7 - 2 | Sep 23, 2026
W @ Texas Rangers
6 - 3 | Sep 22, 2026
L vs Philadelphia Phillies
2 - 7 | Sep 20, 2026

Washington Nationals

W vs New York Mets
7 - 6 | Sep 25, 2026
W @ Detroit Tigers
4 - 2 | Sep 23, 2026
W @ Detroit Tigers
3 - 1 | Sep 22, 2026
L @ Detroit Tigers
2 - 9 | Sep 21, 2026
L @ St. Louis Cardinals
3 - 5 | Sep 20, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Washington Nationals defeated New York Mets
7 - 6 | Sep 25, 2026
Home New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals
4 - 3 | Aug 16, 2026
Home New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals
5 - 4 | Aug 15, 2026
Home New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals
4 - 1 | Aug 14, 2026
Away New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals
2 - 1 | May 21, 2026

Injury Reports

New York Mets 33 reported

P Angel Montero
60-Day
OF Anthony Delgado
60-Day
P Austin Brown
60-Day
P Austin Troesser
- Full Season
P Brady Miller
60-Day
P Cam Tilly
60-Day
P Channing Austin
60-Day
P Cristopher Del Orbe
60-Day
P Darling Perez
60-Day
P Edgar Moreta
60-Day
CF Edward Lantigua
60-Day
P Eli Ankeney
- Full Season
1B Estarling Mercado
- Full Season
P Felix Cepeda
60-Day
P Frank Camarillo
- Full Season
2B Georwill Rodriguez
60-Day
SS Giomar Ubiera
60-Day
P Hoss Brewer
60-Day
P Jace Hampson
- Full Season
P Jorge De Leon
60-Day
DH Jorge Polanco
60-Day
P Jose Lopez
60-Day
P José Marte
- Full Season
P Josh Blum
60-Day
P Joshua Cornielly
- Full Season
P Max Green
60-Day
P Peter Kussow
- Full Season
1B Randy Guzman
60-Day
P Reed Garrett
60-Day
P Ryan Ammons
- Full Season
P Tylor Megill
60-Day
P Wyatt Hudepohl
60-Day
P Yordan Rodriguez
- Full Season

Washington Nationals 29 reported

P Adam Bloebaum
60-Day
P Alejandro Rosario
- Full Season
P Brenner Cox
- Full Season
P Bryant Olson
- Full Season
C Caleb Lomavita
60-Day
P Darrel Lunar
- Full Season
P Davian Garcia
- Full Season
C Drew Millas
60-Day
P Dylan Tebrake
60-Day
P Grant Manning
- Full Season
P Greyson Gimenez
60-Day
P Henry Moreno
60-Day
P Hernan Mejia
60-Day
P Jonah Conradt
- Full Season
P Jose Feliz
60-Day
P Julio Chivilli
- Full Season
P Ken Waldichuk
60-Day
SS Kevin Made
60-Day
CF Levi Jordan
60-Day
P Matt Waldron
60-Day
P Mitchell Parker
60-Day
C Nick Hollifield
60-Day
P Noah Dean
60-Day
P Owen Puk
60-Day
P PJ Poulin
60-Day
P Santiago Moreno
60-Day
P Travis Sykora
60-Day
P Tyler Baum
60-Day
P Tyler Stuart
60-Day