The New York Mets will try and hold onto the National League East lead as they host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Mets have virtually collapsed in the last few weeks and have many of their fans worried. They turn to rookie Philip Humber on Wednesday while the Nationals go with Mike Bascik. SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking the favored Mets at Home.

Philip Humber will be making his first career start for the Mets. In four appearances out of the bullpen, Humber has allowed one run on three hits in five innings.

The last time Bacsik started against the Mets was July 27 and he got the win going 7 innings allowing just two runs on eight hits. Bacsik is 5-8 on the season with a 4.76 ERA.

Here were the betting statistics heading into Tuesday’s action. The Nationals are 7-16 in their last 23 games as an underdog. The Nationals are 8-20 in their last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Nationals are 3-10 in their last 13 games as a road underdog.