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Mets Favored to Win Sunday's Showdown Against Athletics After Friday Victory

This content provides an overview of the upcoming MLB betting action between the New York Mets and the Athletics on Sunday, April 13 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA. The Mets currently lead the series after winning the opener 7-6 on Friday. The Mets are favored to win Sunday's closer with a -135 moneyline, and the total runs is set at 9.0. Kodai Senga will be starting for the Mets, while Luis Severino will be starting for the Athletics. The betting line has remained steady with New York as the favorite at -140. Readers are encouraged to read more about this matchup and explore other MLB picks for Sunday's card.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -140 | Athletics +124
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+114) | Athletics +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 58%.

New York vs Oakland Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets narrowly defeated the Athletics in a close game last Friday, with Edwin Diaz almost blowing a save but ultimately securing the win. Pete Alonso delivered a strong performance, leading the offense with three RBI and three hits, including a solo home run. Despite struggling offensively with a .213/.298/.364 triple-slash, the Mets have excelled in pitching, boasting a 2.41 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and .215 batting average against. Alonso has been a standout player, hitting .378/.482/.778 with six doubles, four homers, and 18 RBI in 13 games. Kodai Senga is set to pitch on Sunday with a 1-1 record, 1.80 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP in two starts this season. The Mets currently hold a power ranking of 17, ranking 17th in offense with an average of 4.00 runs per game, first in defense allowing an average of 2.92 runs against, and have a 9-4 record for the season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics had a tough loss to the Mets, with their defense struggling and pitcher Mitch Spence giving up unearned runs. This marks their fourth defeat in five games, during which they have allowed 29 runs. The pitching staff has been struggling with a 5.04 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, while the offense has been solid with a .244/.316/.414 slash line. Tyler Soderstrom has been a standout performer with six homers and a 1.119 OPS. Luis Severino, who will start on Sunday, has a 0-2 record with a 4.74 ERA this season. The Athletics have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 13th in offense but 29th in defense, with a 5-9 overall record. The Mets recently won one out of three matchups against the Athletics.

Mets Hold Advantage Over Athletics in Pitching Matchup

The New York Mets are familiar with Luis Severino, as evidenced by their current lineup's successful 14-for-39 record against him, including doubles and home runs. Severino has struggled in his last two starts, further tipping the scale in favor of the Mets. Conversely, only two players on the Oakland Athletics team have faced Kodai Senga before and have a limited 2-for-5 record. The Mets bullpen boasts an impressive 1.93 ERA and 0.97 WHIP this season, providing a strong support for their pitching staff. In contrast, the Athletics bullpen has struggled with a 4.85 ERA and 1.60 WHIP, posing potential challenges for their team. Considering these factors, the Mets appear to have a favorable advantage in this upcoming matchup.

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