Both starting pitchers, Seth Lugo and Joe Ross, are in good form. Ross has a 2.29 ERA in his last three starts.

The Mets could be down their starting outfield while the Nationals are minus Trea Turner and expected to rest several other starters. Turner was injured five games ago. The Nationals have only played one Over during this span.

This is a very early start even by East Coast time standards so that's another plus for the under.