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Mets vs Marlins preview: Kodai Senga and Sandy Alcantara set to battle on April 1, 2025 as Mets look to continue their offensive dominance

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins are gearing up for their next game in their series on April 1, 2025 at loanDepot park in Miami. The Mets dominated the opening game, winning 10-4, showcasing their powerful offense. With Kodai Senga and Sandy Alcantara set to take the mound, both teams are looking to bounce back from injury plagued seasons. The Mets are the current betting favorite at -155. Stay tuned for our Mets vs Marlins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -155 | Marlins +135
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+114) | Marlins +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

New York vs Miami Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets are entering Tuesday's game with momentum following a dominant performance in the series opener. Pitcher Kodai Senga will be making his first start of the season after dealing with injuries in 2024. Despite setbacks last year, Senga has impressive career numbers with a 2.99 ERA and 211 strikeouts in 171.2 innings pitched. Offensively, the Mets have struggled early this season, but showed promise in Monday's win with key contributions from players like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. The team aims to build on this momentum to improve their standing in the NL East. As of now, the Mets have a power ranking of 8, rank 29th in offense, 4th in defense, and hold a 2-2 record for the season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins are looking to rebound from their recent loss and will have Sandy Alcantara on the mound for his second start of the season. Alcantara, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, showed promise in his season debut despite the narrow victory. The Marlins' offense has been more consistent than their upcoming opponent, the New York team, with standout performers like Otto Lopez and Kyle Stowers. With a current power ranking of 18, Miami ranks #11 for offense and #17 for defense, holding a 3-2 overall record. In their last three matchups, New York has struggled against Miami, going 1-2. The Marlins will look to continue their offensive success and support Alcantara in Tuesday's game.

Mets bullpen performance crucial in matchup against Marlins with inexperienced Senga on the mound

The performance of the Mets bullpen is expected to significantly impact the outcome of the game, particularly due to Kodai Senga's limited experience, having made only one regular start last season. In his three postseason appearances, Senga did not pitch beyond two innings in any game. The Miami Marlins, who have demonstrated competitiveness thus far, have a strong opportunity for an upset victory with Sandy Alcantara as their starting pitcher.Overall, the Mets' success may be contingent on the performance of their relief pitchers, while the Marlins are positioned favorably given the circumstances.

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