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Mets Expected to Dominate Athletics as Strong Pitching Leads the Way

In this upcoming Mets vs. Athletics game, the Mets (8-4) will face off against the Athletics (5-8) in the second game of a three-game series. The Mets are coming off a series win over the Marlins, while the Athletics recently lost a series to the Padres. David Peterson will be the starting pitcher for the Mets with a 2.53 ERA, while the Athletics have yet to name their starter. First pitch is set for 4:05 EST from Sacramento. The Mets are the betting favorite with a line starting at -140. Stay tuned for our prediction and updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -135 | Athletics +120
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+116) | Athletics +1.5 (-135)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

New York vs Oakland Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets recently had a six-game winning streak until their 5-0 loss to the Marlins in their series conclusion. Despite this loss, the Mets are tied for the NL East lead with the Phillies after their first 12 games. Their recent success came mostly at home, where they swept the Blue Jays and took two out of three from the Marlins. They are now heading to Sacramento to face the Athletics after a day off on Thursday.

Pete Alonso has been a standout player for the Mets, leading the team with three home runs and 15 RBIs with a batting average of .333. Alonso bats third in the lineup and has a hit in each of his last four games. Juan Soto, in his first season with the team, has been a solid contributor with 12 hits while batting .279. Francisco Lindor, the leadoff man and starting shortstop, is batting .244 with one home run and five RBIs.

David Peterson, a 29-year-old left-hander, will make his third start of the season for the Mets with a 1-0 record and a 2.53 ERA. The Mets are currently ranked 17th in power rankings, with the 16th-ranked offense and the top-ranked defense in the league, allowing an average of 2.45 points per game. They have a record of 8-4 this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Sacramento location has not been a smooth transition for the Athletics, as they have struggled with a 1-5 record in their first six games there. Despite the warm welcome from fans, the team has not been able to deliver winning baseball. Facing tough competition like being swept by the Cubs and losing two of three against the Padres, the Athletics need to start winning games at home to compete in the AL West. Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom have been standouts, but the team needs more consistency at the plate. The starting pitcher for the upcoming game is still undecided, and the team will have to improve their pitching to start winning games. Their power ranking is 28, with a strong offense but weak defense, resulting in a 5-8 record so far this season. In their recent matchups, the New York team went 1-2 against Oakland.

Oakland Athletics Struggle with Pitching as New York Mets Poised for Victory

The Oakland Athletics have faced challenges with their pitching this season, reflected in a team ERA of 5.12, ranking 28th in the MLB. Their struggles are evident in their 24th place ranking in home runs allowed and difficulty containing opposing offenses. Facing formidable hitters like Pete Alonso and Juan Soto, the Athletics are at a disadvantage as they work to identify a starting pitcher for the upcoming game. In contrast, the New York Mets are poised to win with Peterson, an underrated pitcher with a strong track record. With a 2.53 ERA this year and a history of success, Peterson presents a formidable challenge to the struggling Athletics. Overall, the Mets are favored to secure a victory in this matchup.

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