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MLB · Moneyline
Washington Nationals
@
New York Mets
Date
Tue, Apr 28
Time
11:10 PM
Venue
Citi Field
Spread
Mets ML
Odds
-194
Risk
MOD
LEANSoft lean — not a strong recommendation
Mets ML
-194 · 1 Unit
62%
The Edge
Holmes's dominant ERA advantage over Littell is the clearest edge on the board, but the Mets' brutal home ATS record and heavy -194 price cap this at a LEAN rather than a PICK.
Key Factors
Clay Holmes ERA of 2.10 vs Zack Littell ERA of 7.56 — a 5.46-run delta, well above the 1.5 threshold that signals a near-automatic lean toward the better starter's team
Mets team ERA of 4.01 and WHIP of 1.29 vs Nationals team ERA of 5.24 and WHIP of 1.48 — NYM has the superior pitching staff overall
Citi Field park factor of 0.97 (run) and 0.93 (HR) is pitcher-friendly, which amplifies Holmes's already elite ERA and suppresses Washington's offense (team OPS .721)
Weather is neutral-to-pitcher-friendly: 72°F, 8 mph wind out to RF — not strong enough to meaningfully aid Washington's bats