The matchup between the New York Mets (19-9) and Washington Nationals (13-15) features Griffin Canning taking the mound for New York against Trevor Williams for Washington. The Mets recently suffered a shocking loss, squandering a seven-run lead, allowing the Nationals to rally in the last three innings for an 8-7 victory, with Riley Adams hitting a pivotal three-run home run in the seventh.

Tonight's game is crucial as the Nationals have taken two of the first three in this four-game series. Betting trends show the Mets have won 6 of their last 7 road games following a defeat. The latest odds favor the Mets with a -158 moneyline while the Nationals sit at +133. Predictions suggest a strong possibility of an OVER on the game total of 9.0 runs.