New York Mets defeat Washington Nationals 16-7: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 16, Washington Nationals 7
The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 16-7 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Nationals Park. The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 10, with 23 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 9 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Christian Scott (New York Mets): 4.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Bo Bichette (New York Mets): 3-for-6, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Jake Irvin (Washington Nationals): 4.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 3-for-6, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals?
The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 9 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 23 runs combined against a closing total of 10, over by 13.
The total opened and closed at 10.
New York Mets and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 21-26 in the 2026 regular season (11-13 at home, 10-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 24 times, with 3 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the New York Mets.
This result left the Washington Nationals 23-25 in the 2026 regular season (8-15 at home, 15-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 47 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 29 times and under 15 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for New York Mets and Washington Nationals?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the New York Mets at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.