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Mets Set to Face Marlins in Divisional Series with Peterson Starting, Favored to Win - Stay Tuned for Prediction

The New York Mets will face the Miami Marlins in a four-game divisional series, with David Peterson starting for the Mets and Cal Quantrill starting for the Marlins. The Mets won last year's season series against the Marlins. New York is favored to win the game, with a -169 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned for the Mets vs. Marlins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -169 | Marlins +144
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+101) | Marlins +1.5 (-118)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 63%.

New York vs Miami Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets will have David Peterson on the mound to start the upcoming series on Monday. Peterson had an impressive season in 2024, with a 2.90 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 10-3 record in 121 innings. While he had some struggles against the Marlins last year, he still managed to come out with a 2-0 record. The Mets have high expectations this season after reaching the NLCS last year and making some key offseason signings. Despite dropping two of three games against the Astros, their pitching was solid and they are aiming for a strong performance in the upcoming series. Pete Alonso, who was re-signed late in the offseason, is an important player for the team and had a solid performance last season. However, he has struggled in the early games of the season. Last season, the Mets averaged 4.75 runs and had a 4.03 ERA. Currently, they are ranked 28th in offense, 3rd in defense, and have a 1-2 record this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

Cal Quantrill will be making his Marlins debut after having some successful years with the Guardians earlier in his career. However, he struggled with the Rockies last season, posting a 4.98 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP in 148.1 innings. Despite this, Quantrill has had success against the Mets in the past. The Marlins are in the early stages of a rebuild, focusing on developing their young players. They had a strong start to the season, winning three of four games against the Pirates. Key players for the Marlins include young hitters like Connor Norby and Dane Myers. Miami struggled offensively and defensively last season, ranking 28th in runs scored and 29th in ERA. Currently, they have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked 15th in both offense and defense. In their last three matchups, the Marlins have a 2-1 record against the Mets.

New York Mets Struggle in Opening Series Against Astros, Marlins Impress with Strong Start

The New York Mets have embarked on their season away from home following a series against the Astros over the weekend, resulting in a challenging start to finding their rhythm. Unfortunately, the Mets were unable to secure a victory in two out of three games against the Astros. On the other hand, the Marlins demonstrated a competitive edge by winning three out of four games against the Pirates, with their lone defeat being by a narrow margin. In addition, Mets pitcher David Peterson faced difficulties against the Marlins last season, allowing six runs over 10 innings, resulting in a subpar 5.40 ERA. On the contrary, Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill has shown consistent performance over the past six seasons, with an ERA below 3.38 in four of those seasons, despite facing challenges while pitching in Coors Field during his time with the Rockies.

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