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Pittsburgh Pirates Favored to Beat New York Mets in Opening Game of Series at Citi Field

The Pittsburgh Pirates (10-5) will be facing the New York Mets (6-8) in the first game of their three-game series on Monday night at Citi Field. Martin Perez (1-0, 1.89 ERA) will start for the Pirates, while the Mets will counter with Adrian Houser (0-1, 5.40 ERA). New York has a record of 7-3 in their last 10 games against Pittsburgh. The Mets are the betting favorite to win the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +105 | Mets -116
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-198) | Mets -1.5 (+176)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 54%.

Pittsburgh vs New York Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back from a loss to the Phillies with a win on Sunday, and are looking to keep the momentum going against the Mets to take the series lead. The team is averaging 5.20 runs per game with a .258 batting average (ninth in the league). Connor Joe leads with a .292 batting average, Edward Olivares has three home runs, and Bryan Reynolds leads with 11 RBI. The Pirates pitching has been strong, giving up 3.67 runs per game with a .226 opponent batting average. Perez will need another solid effort to secure a win. With a power ranking of 9, Pittsburgh is ranked 11 in offense, 7 in defense, and has a record of 10-5 this season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets have been performing well recently, winning four of their last six games and moving into third place in the NL East. They are 1.5 games behind second-placed Philadelphia and will aim to close the gap with a win on Monday. New York is averaging 4.79 runs per game, with a .247 batting average ranking them 14th in the league. Their pitching has been solid, giving up 3.71 runs per game with a 3.69 ERA ranking them 10th. However, they will need a better performance from Houser in their upcoming game after a loss to Atlanta. The Mets have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked 16th in offense, scoring an average of 4.62 runs per game. They are 13th in defense, giving up 4.31 points per game. In their last three matchups, Pittsburgh went 2-1 against New York. If interested in betting on the game, consider checking out the best betting sites available.

Pittsburgh Pirates Poised for Road Victory Against New York Mets

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been successful on the road recently, winning three out of their last five games. Their offense has been strong, scoring at least five runs in two of their last three road games. With their history of hitting well against right-handers and Houser's shaky performance on the mound, giving up six runs in two starts, the Pirates are likely to continue their offensive success in this upcoming game.

On the other hand, the New York Mets have struggled at home, losing six of their last eight games. While they have been performing well offensively, scoring 29 runs in their last three games, they may face challenges in this game against Perez, who has given up four runs in three starts this season.

Considering Pittsburgh's strong bullpen and New York's recent offensive struggles against Perez, it is advised to go with the Pittsburgh Pirates to cover the money line in this match-up.

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