Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday, the New York Mets will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field, marking the first series between the two teams this season. The Mets have
Game outlook
On Wednesday, the New York Mets will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field, marking the first series between the two teams this season. The Mets have historically performed well against the Pirates, winning five of their seven matchups last season and holding a 7-3 record in their last ten meetings. The over was hit in 6 of those 10 games. For this game, Bailey Falter will start on the mound for the Pirates with a 4.36 ERA, while Clay Holmes will start for the Mets with a 2.74 ERA. New York is the betting favorite with -263 odds remaining steady. If you are looking for a Pirates vs. Mets prediction, stay tuned for more information.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +221 | Mets -263
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (+105) | Mets -1.5 (-125)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 72%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost game one of the series against New York, bringing their season record to 14-28 SU, 16-26 RL, and 16-23-3 O/U. Despite winning their previous series against Atlanta, the Pirates are currently 2-8 in their last ten games. Left-hander Bailey Falter will start for Pittsburgh on Wednesday after holding the Braves scoreless in his last appearance. The team recently made changes by letting go of manager Derek Shelton and promoting bench coach Don Kelly to interim manager. The Pirates will need young players like O'Neil Cruz, Brian Reynolds, Nick Gonzales, and Ke'Bryan Hayes to step up in order to improve their standing in the NL Wild Card race. Currently ranked 30th in offense and 22nd in defense with a 14-29 record, the Pirates will need to make significant improvements to move up the standings. Additionally, center fielder O'Neil Cruz is listed as day-to-day with a back injury.