Former Nationals World Series hero Max Scherzer makes his second start at Nationals Park since Washington traded him last year when the New York Mets and Washington Nationals open a three-game series on Monday. On April 8, Scherzer (6-2, 2.09 ERA) won his first start as a visitor at Nationals Park, allowing three runs and three hits over six innings. 

New York is a -267 favorite in the latest Mets vs. Nationals odds from Caesars Sportsbook while Washington is a +215 underdog. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. The game is one of 10 on the MLB schedule for Monday. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

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