New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Betting Splits — May 20, 2026

Notable bet/money split in New York Mets at Washington Nationals: a 19-point gap on Washington Nationals +1.5.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline New York Mets 62% 64% -110
Washington Nationals 38% 36% +110
Run line New York Mets -1.5 69% 88% +150
Washington Nationals +1.5 31% 12% -146
Total Over 9.5 90% 93% -120
Under 9.5 10% 7% -114

What the data says

New York Mets at Washington Nationals shows a meaningful bet/money divergence on the spread market — not the biggest split on the slate, but worth a look. 31% of bets are on Washington Nationals +1.5 while only 12% of dollars are on the same side — a 19-point gap.

A 10 to 20-point gap is the band where the data starts to mean something but doesn't yet scream. It usually means a handful of larger bets landed on New York Mets -1.5 without the public catching on yet, or the public is leaning on a side that the market doesn't fully respect. Either way, the money side here is New York Mets -1.5, and the price reflects what the books think of that lean.

Worth noting, not worth chasing alone. Pair it with the broader slate context if you're going to use it. See how we calculate splits →.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good bet% gap to look for?

Look for 15+ point gaps where the money is on the unpopular side. Those are the games where the average bet size is doing the talking.

Should I bet on Washington Nationals +1.5 tonight?

We don't issue picks. The splits show what the public and the money are doing — use them to inform your own read of the game.

How often does the team with more money% cover?

In our season-to-date sample, the side with more money than bets covers slightly more than half the time. The edge grows with the size of the bet/money gap.

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side. See our learn page for more.

What is the difference between bet% and money%?

Bet% is the share of tickets wagered on a side. Money% is the share of dollars. They diverge when one side draws bigger bets per ticket than the other.

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side — bigger checks per ticket on the contrarian view. See our methodology →

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Last updated: May 27, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC

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