New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets (29-20, 12-15 Away) are on a three-game losing skid after falling to the Red Sox in the first two games of the current series. Prior to it, the Mets lost to the Yankees and beat the Pirates. In Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat in Boston, Clay Holmes took the loss after allowing two runs on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 6.0 innings.

This season, the Mets average 4.44 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .247/.329/.412 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mets’ staff has a 2.87 ERA (1st) and 1.26 WHIP (15th). Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a .294 batting average, nine home runs, and 37 RBI this season.

Tylor Megill will take the mound for the Mets on Wednesday. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 3-3 record in nine starts this year with a 3.74 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 43.1 innings.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox (25-25, 14-11 Home) were swept by the Detroit Tigers and lost the series to the Atlanta Braves before defeating the Mets in the opening two games of the current series. In last night’s 2-0 victory, Walker Buehler pitched for 2.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing no hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Garrett Whitlock was credited with the win.

This year, the Red Sox average 4.84 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .254/.325/.423 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Red Sox’s staff has a 4.09 ERA (17th) and 1.34 WHIP (22nd). Rafael Devers leads the Red Sox with a .286 batting average, ten home runs, and 39 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Red Sox is Garrett Crochet, who is 4-3 in ten starts this season, with a 2.00 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 63.0 innings.

Why the Red Sox will beat the Mets

• The Red Sox have won each of their last eight games against the Mets following a win.
• The Mets have lost each of their last five night games against American League opponents.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games at Fenway Park.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against the Mets following a win.
• The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against the Mets at Fenway Park.
• The Red Sox have won the first inning in each of their last three games as favorites against the Mets.
• The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six night games at Fenway Park against AL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Mets’ last 10 games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the last five games between the Mets and Red Sox at Fenway Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Mets’ last nine games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the last six games between the Mets and Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Red Sox rank 4th in the league for hits this season (438).
• The Red Sox rank T27th in the league for strikeouts against this season (449).
• The Mets rank 2nd in the league for runs allowed this season (161).
• The Mets rank T3rd in the league for triples this season (11).

Red Sox vs Mets Prediction

The Red Sox won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last seven. I am backing the Red Sox to win on Wednesday and sweep the series, mainly because of the pitching matchup and Garrett Crochet, who allowed six runs in his last four starts, three of which were quality starts. Crochet surrendered more than two runs in a game just once this season. Tylor Megill, on the other hand, allowed 3+ runs in each of his last four starts, and 15 runs in total in those games. Back the Red Sox.

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Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox are 24-25 this season after they won game one by a score of 3-1 on Monday night. Boston led 3-0 after the second inning, and they were able to get the win, despite not scoring over the last six innings. The Red Sox recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Duran, Bregman, and Story, who all had one RBI in the win. Boston started Dobbins, who allowed five hits and one earned run over 4.2 innings, while Wilson picked up the win and Chapman got the save. 

Prior to this series, the Red Sox lost two out of three against the Braves and all three against the Tigers. Boston has lost five of their last seven games, and they are currently second in the AL East standings. The Boston pitching staff has a 4.09 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .258 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 237 runs with a .254 batting average and a .325 on-base percentage this season. Alex Bregman has led Boston with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs, while Wilyer Abreu has added 11 home runs and 27 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Boston is Walker Buehler, who is 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 33.2 innings pitched this season. 

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 29-19 this year after they lost game one in this series last night. New York was able to cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third inning, and they had plenty of baserunners throughout the night, but couldn’t find any more runs in the loss. The Mets recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Taylor, who had their lone RBI in the loss. New York started Senga, who allowed five hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Castillo and Butto combined for two scoreless innings in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Mets lost two out of three against the Yankees, but did win two out of three against the Pirates before that. New York has lost four of their last five games, and they are currently second in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 2.87 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 213 runs with a .247 batting average and a .329 on-base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with nine home runs and 37 RBIs, while Francisco Lindor has added nine home runs and 28 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Clay Holmes, who is 5-2 with a 3.14 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 48.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Red Sox will beat the Mets

• The Red Sox have won each of their last 12 night games against NL East opponents following a home win.
• The Mets have lost 10 of their last 11 night games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The home team has covered the run line in each of the last nine games between the Mets and Red Sox.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line each of their last 10 Tuesday games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games.
• The Mets have lost the first inning in each of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record at Fenway Park.
• The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against the Mets at Fenway Park.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Mets’ last seven games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Red Sox’s last six night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last five games at Fenway Park.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last four night games between the Mets and Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Walker Buehler has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
• Walker Buehler has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances.
• Triston Casas has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
• Jarren Duran has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 14 games against NL East opponents.
• Alex Bregman has recorded at least one Double in four of the Red Sox’s last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Jarren Duran has recorded a Single in eight of the Red Sox’s last nine games against NL East opponents.
• Jarren Duran has scored at least one run in each of the Red Sox’s last six home games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Triston Casas has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Jose Siri has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Tyrone Taylor has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against AL East opponents.
• Juan Soto has recorded a Single in each of his last eight appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Juan Soto has scored at least one run in each of his last eight Tuesday appearances against AL teams that held a losing record.
• Tyrone Taylor has recorded an RBI in four of his five previous appearances against the Red Sox.

Red Sox vs Mets Prediction 

New York comes into this contest desperately looking for a win, but their offense has really struggled in their last five games. The Mets are 12-14 on the road this year, while the Red Sox are 13-11 at home. Boston has won two of their last three games, and they are starting Buehler, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts but is coming off the IL. New York is going with Holmes, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last five starts. I like how Buehler has pitched this season, and with the Mets struggling at the plate, I will take the Red Sox to win. 

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Before we dive into the New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tonight’s New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Jarren Duran, Outfielder, Boston Red Sox $9,000

On Monday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game interleague series featuring the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox.

How are these two teams playing entering this evening’s interleague game? The Boston Red sox arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the New York Mets playing below average baseball. Let me be more specific. The Red Sox have lost five of the team’s last six games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 14-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers one week ago.

Similar to the Boston Red Sox, the New York Mets are not playing well entering this MLB game. The Mets have lost three of the team’s last four games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 6-2 loss to the New York Yankees three days ago.

Now that we have determined how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this interleague game. Outfielder Jarren Duran has been a solid performer for the Boston Red Sox this season. With that said, how has the veteran outfielder performed from a statistical standpoint? Let’s examine Duran’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 37 games that Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has played in the 2025 MLB regular season, Duran has compiled a robust .259 batting average, 54 hits (three home runs), seven walks, 27 RBIs (runs batted in), a .312 OBS (On-Base Percentage) and a .697 OPS (On-base Plus Slugging).

More recently, in the Boston Red Sox’s 7-6 win over the Atlanta Braves two days ago, Boston outfielder Jarren Duran certainly played at a high level. More specifically, in the Boston Red Sox’s victory over the Braves, Duran amassed two hits (one home run), four RBIs and one run scored. It should also be mentioned that in the Red Sox’s defeat of the Braves, Duran compiled a whopping 32.2 FanDuel points.

In my view, Jarren Duran’s reasonable FanDuel price of only $9,800 presents the best fantasy value on this MLB DFS slate. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Rafael Devers, Third Baseman (Boston Red Sox) $12,000: Brandon Nimmo, Outfielder (New York Mets) $8,400: David Hamilton, Second Baseman (Boston Red Sox) $4,200.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The New York Mets will start Kodai Senga here, and Senga is 4-2 with a 1.02 ERA and 42 strikeouts this season. This will be Senga’s first career start against the Red Sox. Hunter Dobbins will get the start for the Red Sox here and is 2-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 23 strikeouts this season. This will be Dobbins’ first career start against the New York Mets.

New York Mets Recap

The New York Mets come into this game looking to bounce back after ending up on the wrong side of an 8-2 loss at the hands of the New York Yankees in Sunday’s series finale to fall to 29-18 on the year. After this series, the Mets will head home for a marquee series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mets Lose Subway Series

Pete Alonso has 52 hits with 16 doubles, 9 home runs, 37 RBIs, and a .301 batting average, while Juan Soto has 41 hits with 9 doubles, 8 home runs, and 20 RBIs on the year. Francisco Lindor has 53 hits with 6 stolen bases along with 8 doubles, 9 home runs, and 28 RBIs, while Mark Vientos has 5 home runs, 18 RBIs, but 37 strikeouts so far this season. Brandon Nimmo has also added 38 hits with 9 doubles and 8 home runs, and 27 RBIs this season. Luis Torrens has also chipped in 8 doubles, and Luisangel Acuna has 10 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Mets have won each of their last 15 Monday night games.
• The Red Sox have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games following a road loss.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Kodai Senga has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his three previous appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one Single in each of the Mets’ last 11 Monday games.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Juan Soto has scored at least one run in each of the Mets’ last six games as road favorites.
• Juan Soto has hit a home run in each of the Mets’ last two night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four road appearances against the Red Sox after playing the previous day.
• Tyrone Taylor has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances against AL East opponents.

Boston Red Sox Recap

The Boston Red Sox come into this game looking to bounce back after their 10-4 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Braves in Sunday’s series finale, falling to 23-25 on the year as a result. After this series, the Red Sox will take on the Baltimore Orioles in a divisional series at home.

Red Sox Drop Five Of Their Last Six Games

Alex Bregman leads the Red Sox with 56 hits, including a team-high 16 doubles, along with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 52 hits with 14 doubles, 9 home runs, and 38 RBIs this season. Trevor Story added 41 hits with 6 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases, while Jarren Duran has 54 hits with 10 doubles, 5 triples, 3 home runs, 27 RBIs, and a team-high 12 stolen bases. Kristian Campbell added 35 hits with 8 doubles, 5 homers, and 15 RBIs while Wilyer Abreu has 11 home runs with 27 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, and Ceddanne Rafaela has 2 homers, 2 triples, 18 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases this season.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Mets and Red Sox.
• The Mets have lost nine of their last 10 night games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The home team has covered the run line in each of the last eight games between the Mets and Red Sox.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in 14 of their last 15 night games against AL East opponents following a loss.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Rafael Devers has recorded a Double in three of the Red Sox’s last four games against NL East opponents at Fenway Park.
• Rafael Devers has hit a home run in three of the Red Sox’s last four home games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jarren Duran has recorded a Single in each of the Red Sox’s last eight games against NL East opponents.
• Jarren Duran has scored at least one run in nine of the Red Sox’s last 10 games as underdogs against NL opponents.
• Jarren Duran has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 13 games against NL East opponents.
• Triston Casas has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents.
• Alex Bregman ranks T7th in the league in Hits (56) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• • Each of the Red Sox’s last five night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Mets’ last six games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Red Sox vs Mets Prediction

I’m looking at the Mets in this one. I get the case to be made for the Red Sox as home dogs, as Hunter Dobbins has been able to provide some quality innings for the Red Sox this season. But I just think he’s going to have a hard time here matching up against Kodai Senga and matching zeroes with the Mets’ ace. I think the Mets get it done here to draw first blood, so give me New York in this one.

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Before we dive into the New York Mets vs. New York Yankees game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Mets vs. New York Yankees matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Max Fried, Starting Pitcher, New York Yankees $12,400

On Sunday night, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game interleague series featuring the New York Mets and the New York Yankees.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The New York Yankees arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the New York Mets playing good baseball. The Yankees have won five of the team’s last eight games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a dominating 10-2 win over the Athletics last week.

Similar to the New York Yankees, the New York Mets are playing well entering this evening’s interleague game. Let me be more specific. The Mets have won six of the team’s last nine games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 2-1 defeat of the Pittsburgh Pirates five days ago.

Now that we have determined how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our attention to tonight’s contest. Starting pitcher Max Fried has been standout contributor for the New York Yankees this season. Having stated that, how has the talented pitcher performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review Fried’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Through nine starts in 2025, New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried holds a 6-0 (win-loss record), a 1.11 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 0.94 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched). Additionally, Fried has compiled 52 strikeouts in 56.2 innings pitched this season.

Last month, in the New York Yankees 7-0 shutout win over the Detroit Tigers, New York starting pitcher Max Fried certainly pitched at a high level. Fried pitched seven quality innings while scattering five hits and no walks in the Yankees victory over the Tigers.

In my opinion, Max Fried is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB game. With that said, I am rolling with New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): David Peterson, Starting Pitcher (New York Mets) $10,800: Aaron Judge, Outfielder (New York Yankees) $9,800: Brandon Nimmo, Outfielder (New York Mets) $6,600.

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New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 26-19 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 6-2 and 2-3. In their game two loss, New York tied the game at two in the sixth inning, but they allowed a run in the top of the ninth for the loss. The Yankees recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by LeMahieu and Bellinger, who both had one RBI in the loss. New York started Schmidt, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Cruz took the loss in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Yankees won two out of three against the Mariners and two out of three against the Athletics. New York has won four of their last six games, and they are currently first in the AL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 3.57 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .208 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 258 runs with a .262 batting average and a .347 on-base percentage this season. Aaron Judge has led New York with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Trent Grisham has added 12 home runs and 22 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Max Fried, who is 6-0 with a 1.11 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP over 56.2 innings pitched this season. 

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 29-17 this year after they picked up a dramatic win on Saturday afternoon. New York scored twice in the fourth inning to take a 2-1 lead, but they needed a sac fly in the ninth to secure the win. The Mets recorded six hits in the game, and they were led by Lindor, Alonso, and Vientos, who all had one RBI in the win. New York started Canning, who allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings, while Garrett picked up the win and Diaz got the save. 

Prior to this series, the Mets won two out of three against the Pirates and two out of three against the Cubs. New York has won four of their last six games, and they are currently first in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 2.87 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 210 runs with a .250 batting average and a .332 on-base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with nine home runs and 37 RBIs, while Francisco Lindor has added nine home runs and 28 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is David Peterson, who is 2-2 with a 3.05 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 44.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Yankees will beat the Mets

• The Mets have lost 11 of their last 12 road games following a win.
• The Yankees have won four of their last five night games at Yankee Stadium following a loss.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight road games following a win.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in six of their last seven night games following a loss.
• The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games as road underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three night games against AL East opponents.

Why the Mets will beat the Yankees

• The Mets have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Yankees.
• The Yankees have lost eight of their last 10 games as favorites against NL East opponents.
• The Mets have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven home games after playing the previous day.
• The Mets have led after 5 innings in eight of their last 10 games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Mets’ last 12 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Yankees’ last five games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last six home games.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Max Fried has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances against the Mets.
• Max Fried has recorded six or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against NL opponents.
• Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances.
• Jazz Chisholm has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against NL East opponents.
• Jazz Chisholm has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances against NL East opponents.
• Jazz Chisholm has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against NL East opponents.
• Giancarlo Stanton has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances with the Yankees as home favorites against NL East opponents.
• Bryan De La Cruz has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Francisco Lindor has recorded a Double in each of the Mets’ last four night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Mets’ last six games as road underdogs against AL East opponents.
• Juan Soto has scored at least one run in each of his last nine appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one Single in each of the Mets’ last eight Sunday games.
• Tyrone Taylor has recorded at least one hit in each of his nine previous appearances with his team as an underdog against the Yankees.
• Jose Siri has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances at Yankee Stadium against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Yankees vs Mets Prediction 

Both of these teams have picked up a win in this series, so they will be looking for the series win here. The Mets are 12-12 on the road this year, while the Yankees are 14-9 at home. The Yankees are starting Fried, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight starts. The Mets are going with Peterson, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight outings. I like both of these pitchers, and I think runs could be at a premium, so take the under here. 

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets (28-17, 11-12 Away) won three straight series, defeating the Diamondbacks, Cubs, and Pirates. In Game 1 of this rivarly series against the Yankees, the Mets fell to a 6-2 defeat. Tylor Megill took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits with four strikeouts and five walks in 2.2 innings.

This season, the Mets average 4.60 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .251/.331/.423 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mets’ staff has a 2.89 ERA (1st) and 1.25 WHIP (13th). Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a .303 batting average, nine home runs, and 36 RBI this season.

Griffin Canning will take the mound for the Mets on Saturday. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 5-1 record in eight starts this year with a 2.36 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 42.0 innings.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees (26-18, 14-8 Home) also won three consecutive series, beating the Padres, Athletics, and Mariners. The last two series were on the road, and back home, the Yanks opened the series against the Mets with a 6-2 victory. Paul Goldschmidt led the offense with two RBI, while Carlos Rodon got the win after allowing one run on two hits with five strikeouts and four walks in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Yankees average 5.82 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .263/.347/.477 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Yankees’ staff has a 3.59 ERA (9th) and 1.18 WHIP (7th). Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .414 batting average, 15 home runs, and 41 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Yankees is Clarke Schmidt, who is 1-1 in five starts this season, with a 4.73 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 26.2 innings.

Why the Mets will beat the Yankees

• The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Mets and Yankees.
• The Yankees have lost each of their last five day games following a win.
• The Mets have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against NL East opponents following a home win.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Mets’ last eight games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Yankees’ last 10 day games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last seven games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Yankees’ last 11 games as favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for walks this season (180).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for opponent batting average this season (.208).
• The Mets rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (28).
• The Mets rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (146).

Yankees vs Mets Prediction

The Mets won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. The Yankees didn’t have problems in Game 1, but that’s going to change on Saturday, as they start Clarke Schmidt on the mound. Schmidt allowed multiple runs in four of his five starts this year, while he allowed a .353 BA in 17 at-bats against the Mets. Griffin Canning, on the other hand, has been excellent this season, allowing four runs in his previous five starts, and I am giving a slight advantage to the Mets because of him.

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 28-16 on the year and play the Red Sox, Dodgers, and White Sox next. The New York Mets are batting .253 on the season, have a .332 OBP, and a .427 slugging percentage. The New York Mets pitching staff has a 2.84 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Francisco Lindor leads the New York Mets with 52 hits and 26 RBI, while Pete Alonso and Juan Soto have combined for 90 hits and 56 RBI.

Tylor Megill gets the ball for the New York Mets, and he is 3-3 with a 3.10 ERA and 52 strikeouts this season. This will be Megill’s second career game against the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 25-18 on the year and play the Rangers, Rockies, and Angels next. The New York Yankees are batting .263 on the season, have a .347 OBP, and a .481 slugging percentage. The New York Yankees’ pitching staff has a 3.62 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the New York Yankees with 68 hits and 41 RBI, while Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Volpe have combined for 93 hits and 46 RBI.

Carlos Rodon gets the ball for the New York Yankees, and he is 4-3 with a 3.29 ERA and 67 strikeouts this season. Rodon is 2-0 with a 0.85 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his career against the New York Mets.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Mets have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against AL East opponents following a loss.
• The Yankees have won each of their last four home games against NL East opponents following a road win.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in 13 of their last 14 night games against AL East opponents following a loss.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last four home games against NL East opponents following a road win.
• The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last nine games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games as road underdogs against AL East opponents.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Yankees have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents.
• The Mets have won each of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven night games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Mets have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs.
• The Mets have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Trent Grisham has recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six appearances against NL opponents.
• Carlos Rodon has recorded seven or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances.
• Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances.
• Jazz Chisholm has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against NL East opponents.
• Giancarlo Stanton has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances with the Yankees as home favorites against NL East opponents.
• Bryan De La Cruz has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Jazz Chisholm has scored at least one run in each of the Yankees’ last six games against NL East opponents.
• Aaron Judge ranks 1st in the league in Hits (68) this season.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Juan Soto has hit a home run in each of his last three road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Francisco Lindor has recorded a Double in four of the Mets’ last five games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Mets’ last four games as road underdogs against AL East opponents.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven road appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Juan Soto has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Tylor Megill has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog against AL East opponents.
• Tylor Megill has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Pete Alonso ranks 4th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.421) this season.

Yankees vs Mets Prediction

The Mets and the plus money is attractive given they’re one of the best teams in baseball. The problem is the Mets have lost five of their last six games with Megill on the hill, and he’s allowed 11 hits and eight runs in his last 9.2 innings. On the road, Megill has a 4.22 ERA compared to his 1.86 ERA at home. Rodon has allowed zero earned runs in three of his last five starts, and he’s allowed a combined six earned runs in his last 31.2 innings. Rodon is averaging more than a strikeout per inning and is allowing a .171 batting average on the year. Give me the Yankees and the reasonable price given the starting pitching edge.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 14-29 on the year and play the Phillies, Reds, and Brewers next. The Pittsburgh Pirates are batting .219 on the season, have a .300 OBP, and a .325 slugging percentage. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff has a 4.10 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Ke’Bryan Hayes leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with 40 hits and 15 RBI, while Bryan Reynolds and Oniel Cruz have combined for 65 hits and 38 RBI.

Bailey Falter gets the ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he is 2-3 with a 4.36 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season. Falter is 1-3 with a 3.86 ERA and 17 strikeouts in his career against the New York Mets.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 28-15 on the year and play the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers next. The New York Mets are batting .254 on the season, have a .333 OBP, and a .431 slugging percentage. The New York Mets pitching staff has a 2.81 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Francisco Lindor leads the New York Mets with 52 hits and 26 RBI, while Pete Alonso and Juan Soto have combined for 89 hits and 56 RBI.

Clay Holmes gets the ball for the New York Mets, and he is 5-1 with a 2.74 ERA and 44 strikeouts this season. Holmes is 0-0 with a 1.93 ERA and 4 strikeouts in his career against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The favorites have won each of the last 10 games between the Pirates and Mets.
• The Pirates have lost each of their last seven road games.
• The Mets have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 Wednesday night home games.
• The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 Wednesday road games against National League opponents.
• The Pirates have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games at Citi Field against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pirates have trailed after 3 innings in 12 of their last 13 games at Citi Field against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pirates have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win

• The Pirates have won four of their last five night games against NL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Mets have lost four of their last five Wednesday night games as home favorites against NL Central opponents.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents following a home win.
• The Pirates have led after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Juan Soto has recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six home appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 10 appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Jose Siri has scored a run in seven of his last eight appearances in night games.
• Jesse Winker has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Pirates.
• Brett Baty has hit at least one home run in four of his last five home appearances with the Mets against NL opponents.
• Pete Alonso ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.589) this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts

• Jared Triolo has recorded a Double in each of the Pirates’ last three night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Ke’Bryan Hayes has recorded at least one Single in each of the Pirates’ last nine night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Ke’Bryan Hayes has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Oneil Cruz has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
• Oneil Cruz has recorded two or more RBIs in each of his last three appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
• Oneil Cruz has scored at least one run in 11 of his last 13 appearances in night games.

Mets vs Pirates Prediction

The Pirates continue to rack up the losses, as they’ve won just three games since April 26. The Pirates have scored three or fewer runs in nine of their last 10 games. There’s just not a lot to get excited about with the Pirates these days. Falter has been great lately, allowing four hits and one run in his last 13 innings, but it means nothing if the Pirates can’t produce offense. The Pirates have scored three or fewer runs in four of Falter’s last six starts.

The Mets continue to play winning baseball, and Holmes looks like an all-star this season. Holmes has allowed 15 hits and four runs in his last 17 innings. Holmes has allowed 13 earned runs in 42.2 innings, and he’s averaging more than a strikeout per game. Give me the Mets and the RL for max betting value.

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Before we dive into the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Kodai Senga, Starting Pitcher, New York Mets $11,800

This Tuesday night, Major League Baseball presents the second game of a three-game National League series featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets.

How are these two teams playing entering this evening’s National League game? The Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at the second game of this three-game series with the New York Mets playing below average baseball. The Pirates have lost eight of the team’s last ten games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 5-0 shutout loss to the St. Louis Cardinals last week.

In direct contrast to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Mets are playing good baseball entering tonight’s game. More specifically, the Mets have won four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a dominant 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs four days ago.

Now that we have determined how both teams are currently playing let’s turn our attention to this evening’s contest. Talented starting pitcher Kodai Senga has been a solid performer for the New York Mets this season. With that said, how has Senga pitched from a statistical standpoint? Let’s examine Senga’s game data to answer that question.

Through seven starts made for the New York Mets this season, starting pitcher Kodai Senga has compiled a robust 1.16 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.14 WHIP (walks, hits, inning pitched). It should also be noted that Senga has amassed 35 strikeouts while allowing 17 walks in 38.2 innings pitched in 2025.

Last week, in the Los Angeles Dodgers dominant 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kodai Senga certainly pitched at a high level. Let me be more specific. Senga pitched six quality innings striking out four Arizona batters while scattering two hits and allowing five walks in the Dodgers win over the Diamondbacks.

In my view, Kodai Senga is the most likely player to post the highest number of Draftkings points in tonight’s National League game. Having stated that, I am backing New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga at the captain position for this one game MLB Draftkings Showdown contest.

Flex plays I like in tonight’s MLB regular game (Draftkings price noted): Mitch Keller, Starting Pitcher (Arizona Diamondbacks) $10,000: Francisco Lindor, Shortstop (New York Mets) $9,400: Joey Bart, Catcher (Pittsburgh Pirates) $6,600.

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 27-15 this year after they won game one by a score of 4-3 on Monday night. New York trailed 2-1 in the seventh inning, but they ended up blowing a 3-2 lead in the ninth, before scoring in the bottom of the ninth for the win. The Mets recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Alonso, who went 1-4 with two RBIs in the win. New York started Peterson, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Brazoban picked up the blown save and the win in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Mets won two out of three against the Cubs, but did lose two out of three against the Cardinals before that. New York has won four of their last five games, and they are currently first in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 2.85 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 203 runs with a .255 batting average and a .334 on-base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with nine home runs and 36 RBIs, while Francisco Lindor has added nine home runs and 26 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Kodai Senga, who is 4-2 with a 1.16 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP over 38.2 innings pitched this year. 

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 14-28 this season after they dropped game one in this series on Monday night. Pittsburgh led 1-0 and 2-1, but they needed a ninth-inning rally to tie the game, before losing on a walk-off sac fly. The Pirates recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Hayes, Reynolds, and Kiner-Falefa, who all had one RBI in the loss. Pittsburgh started Skenes, who allowed six hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings, while Bednar picked up the loss in the ninth. 

Prior to this series, the Pirates won two out of three against the Braves, but did lose all three against the Cardinals before that. Pittsburgh has lost nine of its last eleven games, and they are currently last in the NL Central standings. The Pittsburgh pitching staff has a 4.12 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 130 runs with a .220 batting average and a .301 on-base percentage this season. Oneil Cruz has led Pittsburgh with eight home runs and 18 RBIs, while Bryan Reynolds has added five home runs and 20 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Mitch Keller, who is 1-4 with a 4.40 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 45.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Mets will beat the Pirates

• The favorites have won each of the last nine games between the Pirates and Mets.
• The Pirates have lost each of their last six road games.
• The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Tuesday games against National League opponents.
• The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last six Tuesday home games against National League opponents.
• The Pirates have trailed after 3 innings in 11 of their last 12 games at Citi Field against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pirates have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games at Citi Field against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Pirates will beat the Mets

• The Pirates have won seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Mets have lost three of their last four games against National League opponents following a home win.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a home win.
• The Pirates have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pirates have led after 5 innings in eight of their last 10 night games against NL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Pirates’ last seven games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Mets’ last six night games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last nine games between the Pirates and Mets.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Pirates’ last seven games as underdogs against NL East opponents.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Kodai Senga has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last 10 home appearances.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Brett Baty has hit at least one home run in three of his last four home appearances with the Mets against NL opponents.
• Francisco Lindor has scored a run in each of the Mets’ last six games as favorites against the Pirates.
• Kodai Senga has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against NL Central opponents.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five home appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Jesse Winker has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Pirates.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Kodai Senga ranks T10th in the league for Wins (4) this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts

• Bryan Reynolds has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Pirates’ last six road games against the Mets.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa has scored at least one run in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Mets.
• Mitch Keller has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his last 10 appearances with the Pirates as road underdogs.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa has recorded at least one Single in each of the Pirates’ last 10 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa has recorded at least one hit in each of the Pirates’ last 10 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Oneil Cruz has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
• Mitch Keller has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Mets rank T1st in the league for triples this season (11).
• The Mets rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (2.85).
• The Pirates rank 30th in the league for runs scored this season (130).
• The Pirates rank 30th in the league for RBIs this season (127).

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Mets vs Pirates Prediction 

Pittsburgh wasn’t able to carry the momentum from the series win against the Braves into this series, as they lost game one on Monday night. The Pirates are 5-15 on the road this year, while the Mets are 16-4 at home. New York is currently leading the NL East standings, and they have scored at least five runs in four of their last five games. The Mets are starting Senga, who has allowed a total of three earned runs in his last three innings. The Pirates are going with Keller, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last five starts. I really like how Senga is pitching this season, and I think the Mets will roll to an easy win. Take New York -1.5 in this contest. 

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Before we dive into the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Paul Skenes, Starting Pitcher, Pittsburgh Pirates $11,800

On Monday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game National League series featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the New York Mets playing below average baseball. More specifically, the Pirates have lost seven of the team’s last nine games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 5-0 shutout loss to the St. Louis Cardinals last week.

Conversely, the New York Mets are playing well entering this evening’s game. The Mets have won three of the team’s last four games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a dominant 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs three days ago.

Now that we have determined how both teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this evening’s contest. Talented starting pitcher Paul Skenes has certainly illustrated that he is a key member of the Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching rotation this season. Having stated that, how has Skenes played from a statistical standpoint? Let’s review Paul Skene’s game data to answer that question.

Through eight starts made for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, starting pitcher Paul Skenes has compiled a robust 2.77 ERA (Earned Run Average), a 0.95 WHIP (walks, hits, inning pitched). It should also be noted that Skenes has tallied 47 strikeouts while allowing 12 walks in 48.2 innings pitched in 2025.

More recently, in the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 shutout victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers last month, Paul Skenes pitched exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Skenes pitched 6.1 quality innings striking out nine Los Angeles batters while scattering five hits and no walks in the Pirates win over the Dodgers. I think it’s fair to say that Skenes is getting it done on the mound in 2025.

What did we learn from the data just presented? Clearly, Paul Skenes is pitching at a high-level entering tonight’s National League clash with the New York Mets. For that specific reason, I am backing Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes at the captain position for this one game MLB Draftkings Showdown contest.

Flex plays I like in tonight’s game (Draftkings price noted): David Peterson, Starting Pitcher (New York Mets) $10,600: Pete Alonso, First Baseman (New York Mets) $9,600: Joey Bart, Catcher (Pittsburgh Pirates) $7,200.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Pittsburgh Pirates will send out Paul Skenes for the start here and Skenes is 3-4 with a 2.77 ERA and 47 strikeouts this season. This will be Skenes’ second career start against the Mets. David Peterson will get the start for the Mets here and is 2-2 with a 3.05 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season. In his career, Peterson is 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA and 10 strikeouts against the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates Recap

The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this game looking to build on to their 4-3 win over the Braves in Sunday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves to improve to 14-27 on the year. After this series, the Pirates will head on the road again for a series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Pirates Looking For Consistency After Series Win

Bryan Reynolds has 34 hits with 5 doubles, 5 home runs and 19 RBIs while also leading the Pirates with 51 strikeouts so far this season. Oneil Cruz has posted a team-high 8 home runs and 18 RBIs with 16 stolen bases while Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 28 hits with 6 stolen bases. Emmanuel Valdez also has a pair of triples as well this season. Tommy Pham has 4 doubles and Andrew McCutchen has 29 hits with 7 doubles and KeBryan Hayes has 37 hits with 14 RBIs and 4 stolen bases.

Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win

• The Mets have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a win.
• The Pirates have won six of their last seven night games against NL East opponents.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.

Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts

• Bryan Reynolds has recorded at least one RBI in four of the Pirates’ last five road games against the Mets.
• Tommy Pham has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 road appearances against the Mets after playing the previous day.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Mets.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa has recorded at least one Single in each of the Pirates’ last nine road games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Oneil Cruz has hit a home run in each of the Pirates’ last two night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.

New York Mets Recap

The New York Mets come into this game looking to add on to their 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs last time out to improve to 26-15 on the year. After this series, the Mets will head on the road for a rivalry series against the New York Yankees.

Mets Win Back-To-Back Series

Pete Alonso has 48 hits with 15 doubles, 9 home runs, 34 RBIs and a .320 batting average while Juan Soto has 38 hits with 9 doubles, 8 home runs and 19 RBIs on the year. Francisco Lindor has 49 hits with 7 stolen bases along with 7 doubles, 9 home runs and 26 RBIs while Mark Vientos has 5 home runs, 17 RBIs, but 31 strikeouts so far this season. Brandon Nimmo has also added 33 hits with 6 doubles and 8 home runs and 25 RBIs this season. Luis Torrens has also chipped in 8 doubles and Luisangel Acuna has 10 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Mets have won each of their last 14 Monday night games.
• The Pirates have lost each of their last seven games at Citi Field following a win.
• The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Mets following a win.
• The home team has covered the run line in each of the Pirates’ last six games.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Brett Baty has hit at least one home run in each of his last three home appearances with the Mets against NL opponents.
• Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one RBI in eight of the Mets’ last nine games against the Pirates at Citi Field.
• Juan Soto has scored at least one run in eight of the Mets’ last nine games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Jesse Winker has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Pirates.
• Nick Madrigal has recorded a Single in each of his last nine appearances in night games against NL Central teams that held a losing record.
• Pete Alonso ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.434) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Pirates’ last six games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Mets’ last five night games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.

Mets vs Pirates Prediction

I’m on the Mets here. I get the case to be made for the Pirates catching plus money with Paul Skenes going here. However, I still have my concerns about this Pirates offense even with Skenes going because there’s only so much that Skenes can do. But at the end of the day, the Pirates have to give him run support, and I don’t trust them to do that. I think the Mets hold it down at home, and they get the win here. Give me the Mets.

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Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 23-17 on the year and play the Marlins, White Sox, and Marlins next. The Chicago Cubs are batting .256 on the season, have a .334 OBP, and a .443 slugging percentage. The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has a 4.04 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Ian Happ leads the Chicago Cubs with 43 hits and 19 RBI, while Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong have combined for 84 hits and 59 RBI.

Matthew Boyd gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs, and he is 3-2 with a 2.75 ERA and 37 strikeouts this season. This will be Boyd’s second career game against the New York Mets.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 25-15 on the year and play the Pirates, Yankees, and Red Sox next. The New York Mets are batting .252 on the season, have a .332 OBP, and a .428 slugging percentage. The New York Mets pitching staff has a 2.90 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Francisco Lindor leads the New York Mets with 47 hits and 25 RBI, while Pete Alonso and Juan Soto have combined for 85 hits and 53 RBI.

Griffin Canning gets the ball for the New York Mets, and he is 5-1 with a 2.50 ERA and 37 strikeouts this season. This will be Canning’s second career game against the Chicago Cubs.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Mets have won each of their last seven games against the Cubs following a loss.
• The Cubs have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a win.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against National League opponents following a win.
• The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last five day games against NL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Mets have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against NL East opponents.

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Cubs and Mets.
• The Mets have lost three of their last four games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games against the Cubs at Citi Field following a home loss.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against the Mets following a road win.
• The Cubs have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Brandon Nimmo has recorded a Double in three of the Mets’ last four day games.
• Griffin Canning has recorded a win in each of his last five appearances.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one RBI in four of the Mets’ last five home games against NL Central opponents.
• Griffin Canning has recorded six or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a home favorite.
• Brandon Nimmo has recorded a Single in each of the Mets’ last six games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Francisco Lindor has scored at least one run in each of the Mets’ last six day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Tyrone Taylor has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Mets as favorites against NL Central opponents.
• Brett Baty has hit at least one home run in each of his last three home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Pete Alonso ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.438) this season.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five road appearances against NL East opponents.
• Nico Hoerner has recorded a Single in each of the Cubs’ last four games at Citi Field.
• Matthew Boyd has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL opponents.
• Matthew Boyd has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL opponents.
• Justin Turner has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight road appearances against the Mets after playing the previous day.
• Nico Hoerner has scored at least one run in seven of the Cubs’ last eight road games against NL East opponents.
• Nico Hoerner has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 10 road games against NL East opponents.
• Kyle Tucker has hit a home run in three of his last four road appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.

Mets vs Cubs Prediction

The Cubs and Mets have kind of cooled off over the last week, and this has a chance to be a pitching duel on Mother’s Day. Boyd has a top-20 ERA and has allowed a combined 12 earned runs in his last 34.1 innings. Canning has allowed 17 hits and two runs in his last 15 innings, and he has a 1.80 ERA and .237 allowed batting average in 15 home innings. Canning has allowed one or fewer runs in five of his last six starts. These are two strong pitchers on the mound and an early start time that could lead to some sluggish bats. I’m leaning toward the under in this spot.

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 25-14 this season after they won game one by a score of 7-2 on Friday. New York scored the first five runs in the game and they were never in danger of losing after that point. The Mets recorded 13 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Soto, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. New York started Holmes, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings in the win, while Butto allowed two hits and one earned run in the ninth. 

Prior to this series, the Mets won two out of three against the Diamondbacks, but did drop two out of three against the Cardinals before that. New York has won three of their last four games and they are currently first in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 2.82 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 188 runs with a .252 batting average and a .333 on base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with nine home runs and 34 RBIs, while Francisco Lindor has added eight home runs and 25 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Tylor Megill, who is 3-2 with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 36.0 innings pitched this season. 

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 22-17 this year after they dropped game one in this series last night. Chicago was never able to get much going at the plate, but they did hit two solo home runs in the game. The Cubs recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Tucker and Busch, who both hit a home run in the game. Chicago started Taillon, who allowed nine hits and five earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Cosgrove allowed two hits and one earned run over 2.0 innings in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Cubs lost two out of three against the Giants, but did win two out of three against the Brewers before that. Chicago has lost four of their last five games and they are currently first in the NL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.01 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 225 runs with a .256 batting average and a .334 on base percentage this season. Kyle Tucker has led Chicago with 10 home runs, 32 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases, while Seiya Suzuki has added nine home runs and 31 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Brad Keller, who is 0-0 with a 3.78 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 16.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Mets will beat the Cubs

• The Mets have won eight of their last nine home games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have lost seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Mets have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine night games at Citi Field against National League opponents.
• The Cubs have lost the first inning in each of their last three road games against NL East opponents.
• The Mets have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine home games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Mets’ last five games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Eight of the Cubs’ last 10 night games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Cubs’ last eight night games at Citi Field.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Mets’ last five home games.

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Mets vs Cubs Prediction 

New York picked up an easy victory in game one of this series and they have scored 5+ runs in three of their last four games. The Mets are 14-3 at home this year, while the Cubs are 12-8 on the road. Chicago has lost three games in a row and their offense has scored two runs or fewer in three of their last five. The Cubs are starting Keller, who will only go an inning or two. New York is going with Megill, who hasn’t been his best in his last two starts, but has been very good for most of the season. I don’t like how Chicago’s offense has looked, so I am going to take the Mets on the run line, but I am also slightly worried about Megill.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for today’s Cubs vs. Mets matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Clay Holmes, Starting Pitcher, New York Mets $11,200

This Friday evening, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game National League series featuring the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The New York Mets arrive at the opening game of this three-game series with the Chicago Cubs playing below average baseball. More specifically, the Mets have lost four of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 5-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks three days ago.

Similar to the New York Mets, the Chicago Cubs are not playing well entering this evening’s game. The Cubs have lost three of the team’s last four games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 14-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants two days ago.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s turn our attention to tonight’s contest. Starting pitcher Clay Holmes has certainly been an essential part of the New York Mets starting pitching rotation this season. With that said, how has Holmes performed from a statistical perspective in 2025? Let’s review the veteran pitcher’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Through seven starts made in 2025, New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes has compiled a 4-1 (win-loss record), a 2.06 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.28 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched). Additionally, Holmes has tallied 39 strikeouts while allowing 13 walks in 36.2 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the New York Mets 2-0 shutout win over the Washington Nationals, New York starting pitcher Clay Holmes pitched rather well. Let me be more specific. Holmes pitched five quality innings while scattering four hits and no walks in the Mets victory over the Nationals.

In my opinion, Clay Holmes is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Jameson Tailon, Starting Pitcher (Chicago Cubs) $11,000: Francisco Lindor, Shortstop (New York Mets) $8,400: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Outfielder (Chicago Cubs) $7,800.

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 24-14 this year after they won two out of three against Arizona by scores of 5-4, 1-5, and 7-1. In their game three win, New York scored the first four runs in the game and added three more in the ninth to secure the win. The Mets recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Soto, who went 2-4 with two home runs and three RBIs in the win. New York started Senga, who allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings in the win, while Kranick and Brazoban both recorded a hold.

Prior to that series, the Mets lost two out of three against the Cardinals and two out of three against the Diamondbacks. New York has lost five of their last eight games, and they are currently first in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 2.89 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 181 runs with a .249 batting average and a .331 on-base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with nine home runs and 34 RBIs, while Brandon Nimmo has added seven home runs and 23 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Clay Holmes, who is 4-1 with a 2.95 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 36.2 innings pitched this year. 

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 22-16 this season after they lost two out of three against San Francisco by scores of 9-2, 5-14, and 1-3. In their game three loss, the Cubs cut the deficit to 3-1 in the fourth inning, but couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Cubs recorded four hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Crow-Armstrong, who went 1-3 with one RBI in the loss. Chicago started Brown, who allowed six hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings in the loss, while five pitchers combined for 4.0 shutout innings out of the bullpen. 

Prior to that series, the Cubs won two out of three against the Brewers and two out of three against the Pirates. Chicago has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently first in the NL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 3.95 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .245 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 223 runs with a .258 batting average and a .335 on-base percentage this season. Kyle Tucker has led Chicago with nine home runs, 31 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases, while Seiya Suzuki has added nine home runs and 31 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Jameson Taillon, who is 2-1 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 39.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Mets will beat the Cubs

• The Mets have won seven of their last eight home games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have lost six of their last seven night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Mets have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games at Citi Field against National League opponents.
• The Mets have won the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites against the Cubs at Citi Field.

Why the Cubs will beat the Mets

• The Cubs have won eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Mets have lost each of their last seven games against the Cubs following a win.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against the Cubs following a win.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Cubs have led after 5 innings in each of their last four road night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Cubs’ last five games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Mets’ last four games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Cubs’ last eight games as road underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last four home games.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Francisco Lindor has hit at least one home run in three of the Mets’ last four games as home favorites.
• Tyrone Taylor has scored at least one run in each of the Mets’ last seven night games.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Mets’ last four night games.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one Single in each of the Mets’ last six games against NL Central opponents.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 Friday appearances.
• Pete Alonso ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.635) this season.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Dansby Swanson has recorded at least one Double in each of his last four road appearances against NL East opponents.
• Kyle Tucker has hit a home run in three of the Cubs’ last four games as underdogs.
• Dansby Swanson has recorded an RBI in each of his last five road appearances against NL East opponents.
• Dansby Swanson has scored at least one run in each of the Cubs’ last six night games.
• Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one Single in nine of his 10 previous appearances with the Cubs as underdogs against the Mets.
• Jameson Taillon has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against the Mets.
• Ian Happ has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last nine road games.
• Jameson Taillon has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against the Mets.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 5th in the league in Steals (12) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Mets rank T1st in the league for triples this season (10).
• The Mets rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (2.89).
• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (223).
• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for hits this season (344).

Mets vs Cubs Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this series near the top of the NL standings, but New York is coming off a series win and will be at home. The Mets are 13-3 at home this year, while the Cubs are 12-7 on the road. Chicago has the highest scoring lineup in the MLB, but they will face Holmes, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last four starts. The Mets have scored at least five runs in three of their last five games, and they will go against Taillon, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight starts. Take the under here. 

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 23-14 on the year and play the Cubs, Pirates, and Yankees next. The New York Mets are batting .250 on the season, have a .333 OBP, and a .416 slugging percentage. The New York Mets pitching staff has a 2.94 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Pete Alonso leads the New York Mets with 45 hits and 34 RBI, while Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto have combined for 75 hits and 36 RBI.

Kodai Senga gets the ball for the New York Mets, and he is 3-2 with a 1.38 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season. Senga is 2-1 with a 1.00 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 19-17 on the year and play the Dodgers, Giants, and Rockies next. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting .248 on the season, have a .332 OBP, and a .430 slugging percentage. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff has a 4.40 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Corbin Carroll leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 44 hits and 27 RBI, while Josh Naylor and Geraldo Perdomo have combined for 76 hits and 53 RBI.

Merrill Kelly gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 3-1 with a 4.06 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. Kelly is 1-4 with a 5.23 ERA and 34 strikeouts in his career against the New York Mets.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Diamondbacks have won each of their last 11 Wednesday games against National League opponents.
• The Mets have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last four day games against National League opponents.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday day games.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Mets have won each of their last seven road games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last seven home games against the Mets following a win.
• The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against NL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Mets following a home win.
• The Diamondbacks have lost the first inning in three of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Ketel Marte has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Josh Naylor has recorded at least one Double in three of the Diamondbacks’ last four games as home underdogs.
• Merrill Kelly has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Josh Naylor has recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog against NL opponents.
• Merrill Kelly has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his five previous appearances against the Mets.
• Corbin Carroll has recorded a Single in each of the Diamondbacks’ last five home games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Corbin Carroll has scored at least one run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last eight Wednesday games at Chase Field.
• Corbin Carroll has recorded at least one hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last nine games as home underdogs.
• Corbin Carroll ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (10) this season.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Tyrone Taylor has recorded a Double in three of the Mets’ last four games as road favorites against NL West opponents.
• Pete Alonso has hit a home run in four of the Mets’ last six road games against the Diamondbacks.
• Tyrone Taylor has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL West opponents.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Mets’ last six road games against the Diamondbacks.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one Single in seven of the Mets’ last eight games as favorites.
• Kodai Senga has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances with the Mets as road favorites against NL opponents.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mets’ last nine day games.
• Pete Alonso ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.659) this season.

Diamondbacks vs Mets Prediction

You can make a case for the Diamondbacks and the plus money as they’re at home with the quick turnaround, and they’re playing the better ball this week. However, the Mets are the better team overall, and they’re kind of due for a bounce-back effort. Senga is also dealing right now, allowing 26 hits and five earned runs in his last 32.2 innings. Senga has allowed a combined three runs in his last five starts. Kelly has been hittable this season with a 4.06 ERA and 12 walks. We’re getting the better team with the better pitcher. Give me the Mets and the cheap price.

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets (23-13, 10-10 Away) are without a series win since April 23 when they swept the Philadelphia Phillies. After that, the Mets split with the Nationals and lost to the Diamondbacks and Cardinals. New York opened the current series against Arizona with a 5-4 victory on Monday. Francisco Lindor led the team with three RBI, while Griffin Canning got the win after allowing one run on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk over 5.0 innings of work.

This year, the Mets average 4.80 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .252/.333/.418 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mets’ staff has a 2.87 ERA (2nd) and 1.24 WHIP (12th). Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a .349 batting average, nine home runs, and 33 RBI this season.

David Peterson will take the mound for the Mets on Tuesday. The 29-year-old left-hander has a 2-1 record in six starts this year with a 3.06 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 32.1 innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks (18-17, 8-9 Home) have only one series win over the last five, and it was against the Mets in New York, when the D-backs won two of three games. During this span, Arizona lost to the Cubs, Rays, Braves, and Phillies. In Game 1 defeat to the Mets on Monday, Eugenio Suarez led the offense with two RBI, while Ryne Nelson took the loss after allowing two runs on three hits with two strikeouts and four walks in 4.1 innings.

This season, the Diamondbacks average 5.18 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .247/.330/.431 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.49 ERA (25th) and 1.30 WHIP (20th). Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks with a .293 batting average, five home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks is Zac Gallen, who is 2-4 in seven starts this season, with a 4.93 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 38.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Mets’ last six games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Diamondbacks’ last four night games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last four games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven games between the Mets and Diamondbacks.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Diamondbacks rank 4th in the league for runs scored this season (180).
• The Diamondbacks rank 4th in the league for RBIs this season (175).
• The Mets rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (19).
• The Mets rank 2nd in the league for ERA this season (2.91).

Diamondbacks vs Mets Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the series is tied at 2-2, while Over/Under is also 2-2. I am going with Under in this one because of the pitching matchup and the previous game when they started one across another. That game produced six runs on March 30, and I expect a similar outcome on Tuesday. Peterson and Gallen allowed one run apiece in that tilt. Peterson surrendered more than two runs in a game just once this year, and although Gallen hasn’t been that good, he has a solid record against the Mets, allowing a .215 BA in 107 at-bats. Back the Under.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The New York Mets will send out Griffin Canning for the start in this one, and Canning is 4-1 with a 2.61 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season. Ryne Nelson will get the start for the Diamondbacks and is 1-0 with a 5.82 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season.

New York Mets Recap

The New York Mets come into this game looking to bounce back from being swept in their double-header against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, losing 6-5 in game one and 5-4 in game two. They fall to 22-13 on the year as a result. After this series, the Mets will head home for a series against the Chicago Cubs.

Mets Drop Back-To-Back Series

Pete Alonso has a team-high 43 hits with 13 doubles, 8 home runs, 31 RBIs, and a .344 batting average, while Juan Soto has 33 hits with 8 doubles, 5 home runs, and 14 RBIs on the year. Francisco Lindor has 40 hits with 3 stolen bases along with 5 doubles, 6 home runs, and 19 RBIs, while Mark Vientoe has 4 home runs, 15 RBIs, but has a team-high 29 strikeouts so far this season. Brandon Nimmo has also added 28 hits with 5 doubles and 7 home runs, and 23 RBIs this season. Luis Torrens has also chipped in 7 doubles, and Luisangel Acuna has 8 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Mets have won each of their last 13 Monday night games.
• The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last six home games against the Mets following a win.
• The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against NL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine home games against National League opponents following a win.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Jeff McNeil has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances at Chase Field against opponents that held a winning record.
• Pete Alonso has hit a home run in three of the Mets’ last four road games against the Diamondbacks.Diamondbacks vs Mets Prediction
• Griffin Canning has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Mets’ last four road games against the Diamondbacks.
• Griffin Canning has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one Single in each of the Mets’ last nine Monday games.
• Francisco Lindor has scored at least one run in each of the Mets’ last six night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Starling Marte has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 road appearances against the Diamondbacks.
• Pete Alonso ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.656) this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Recap

The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this game looking to add on to their 11-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies last time out to improve to 18-16 on the year. After this series, the Diamondbacks will head home for a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Diamondbacks Looking For Another Series Win Over Mets

Corbin Carroll has a team-high 41 hits with 9 home runs, 26 RBIs, 4 triples, and 8 doubles, while Josh Naylor has 38 hits with 9 doubles, 4 home runs, and 20 RBIs as well this season. Eugenio Suarez has also added 10 home runs and 21 RBIs, while Geraldo Perdomo has 29 RBIs. Naylor has also chipped in 6 stolen bases as well up to this point in the year, while Suarez has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Diamondbacks with 43 strikeouts so far this season. Carroll also has 5 stolen bases, and Perdomo has a team-high 9 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Mets have lost four of their last five games.
• The Diamondbacks have won five of their last six night games against National League opponents following a road win.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last six night games against National League opponents following a road win.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded a Double in each of the Diamondbacks’ last three night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Corbin Carroll has hit at least one home run in four of the Diamondbacks’ last five home games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Geraldo Perdomo has recorded at least one RBI in four of the Diamondbacks’ last five games against NL East opponents.
• Gabriel Moreno has scored a run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last six night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Corbin Carroll has recorded a Single in each of the Diamondbacks’ last eight Monday games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 home appearances against NL East opponents.
• Eugenio Suarez ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (10) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Mets’ last 10 night games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight home games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.

Diamondbacks vs Mets Prediction

I’m on the Diamondbacks here. I’m not the biggest fan of Ryne Nelson, but the thing is that I trust this Diamondbacks team at home, and I trust them a lot more against right-handed pitching than left-handed pitching. I think that the Diamondbacks can defend their home field doing so as well. The Mets have a fantastic record on paper, but I have my concerns backing them in this series, and I think that the Diamondbacks draw first blood here. Give me Arizona.

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