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Mets Favored to Beat Pirates in Opening Game of Series at Citi Field, According to MLB Cappers

In the opening game of a three-game series between rivals, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face the New York Mets in the Big Apple on Monday night. Pittsburgh is coming off a series win against the Braves, while the Mets also won their most recent series against the Cubs. Last season, the Mets won the season series 5-2, but the teams split their four games in Pittsburgh. With Paul Skenes starting for the Pirates and David Peterson starting for the Mets, New York is the betting favorite with a -135 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for our Pirates vs. Mets prediction from MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +117 | Mets -135
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-186) | Mets -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

Pittsburgh vs New York Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a walk-off victory against the Atlanta Braves, improving their record to 2-1 under interim manager Don Kelly. Joey Bart and Ke'Bryan Hayes led the team offensively with two hits each, while Carmen Mlodzinski pitched 5.2 scoreless innings. Dennis Santana earned the win in relief, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning. In the upcoming game, Paul Skenes will take the mound for the Pirates, looking to improve his 3-4 record and 2.77 ERA. Pittsburgh currently ranks 30th in offense, 22nd in defense, and has a 13-27 record for the season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets defeated the Cubs in a series at home, taking two out of three games, with Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo, Mark Vientos, and Francisco Lindor leading the offense. Griffin Canning pitched well but did not get the decision, and Ryne Stanek earned the win in relief. David Peterson will start the series opener against the Pirates with a 2-2 record and a 3.05 ERA. The Mets have a power ranking of 5 and are ranked 7th for offense and 2nd for defense, with a record of 25-15. Pittsburgh recently won two out of three matchups against New York.

Mets Poised for Victory Against Struggling Pirates After Coaching Change

Both teams are entering this upcoming game with recent victories, however, the Pirates have struggled in previous games before making a coaching change. Despite solid pitching from Skenes, Pittsburgh's offense has not provided adequate support. In a recent game, Skenes allowed only two runs over six innings but still faced a loss due to minimal run production from his team. On the other hand, Peterson is a reliable pitcher for the Mets, who also possess a strong lineup capable of scoring multiple runs quickly. While Skenes may keep the Pirates competitive, the Mets are considered the stronger team in this matchup and are likely to secure a win based on their offensive capabilities.

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