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New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 20, 2024 at 6:10 PM ET

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

Article updated May 19, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in the first game of their three-game series on Monday night at Progressive Field. Tylor Megill will be starting

Game outlook

The New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in the first game of their three-game series on Monday night at Progressive Field. Tylor Megill will be starting on the mound for the Mets, while Ben Lively will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians. The Mets have a strong track record against Cleveland, winning 9 of their last 10 matchups. Cleveland is favored to win according to betting odds. The game is scheduled to start at 6:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets +110 | Guardians -121

Spread: Mets +1.5 (-190) | Guardians -1.5 (+170)

Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 55%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets ended their two-game losing streak with a victory against the Marlins in their previous game. They are currently 12 games behind Philadelphia in the NL East after losing their last three series. The team aims to continue their winning streak in their upcoming game on Monday. The Mets have an average of 4.27 runs per game, with a batting average of .235 ranking them 18th in the league. Pitching-wise, they are giving up 4.02 runs per game, with opponents having a .229 batting average against them (eighth in the league). In their last game, pitcher Megill gave up three hits and two runs in four innings. The team will look to him for another solid performance in the next game. Overall, the Mets are currently ranked 16 in offense, 19 in defense, and hold a 20-25 record for the season.

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Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians have been performing well recently, with a three-game sweep of the Twins and a two-game lead in the AL Central standings. They will look to extend their winning streak with a fourth consecutive win on Monday. Cleveland's offense is averaging 4.85 runs per game, with a .240 batting average. Steven Kwan leads the team with a .353 batting average, while Josh Naylor has hit 12 home runs and Jose Ramirez leads with 41 RBI. The Guardians' pitching has been strong, allowing just 3.35 runs per game. In their last matchup, Lively gave up three runs in five innings for a 7-4 win. Cleveland currently has a power ranking of 16 and is ranked fifth for both offense and defense. They have an overall record of 29-17 and New York has struggled in their recent matchups against Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians on Hot Streak, Mets Struggle Ahead

The Guardians have been on a hot streak, winning six of their last seven games and seven of their last eight. Their offensive performance has been particularly impressive, as evidenced by their 19 runs scored in the last three games. However, there are concerns about Megill, who performed well in his first start of the season but has been sidelined since March due to injury. Additionally, the Mets' bullpen has struggled recently, with closer Edwin Diaz giving up four home runs in his last 8.1 innings. Facing a strong Cleveland lineup, the Mets may struggle to contain their offense in the upcoming game. On the other hand, the Mets have lost five of their last seven games but have shown positive signs offensively, scoring 16 runs in their last three games. However, their performance may be limited against the Guardians, as they have historically struggled against right-handed pitchers like Lively, who has performed well at home and has a strong track record against the Mets. With Cleveland boasting one of the best bullpens in the league, they are likely to maintain control of the game and prevent the Mets from scoring heavily. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on Cleveland covering the money line in this match.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Mets vs Guardians archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mets vs Guardians matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Mets+110 → +107Moved
  • Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians-121 → -121Unchanged
  • Spread · New York Mets+1.5 (-190) → +1.5 (-186)Moved
  • Spread · Cleveland Guardians-1.5 (+170) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over8.25 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.25 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New York Mets
74-88 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cleveland Guardians
85-77 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-20T02:15:19.230Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Guardians have been on a hot streak, winning six of their last seven games and seven of their last eight. Their offensive performance has been particularly impressive, as evidenced by their 19 runs scored in the last three games. However, there are concerns about Megill, who performed well in his first start of the season but has been sidelined since March due to injury. Additionally, the Mets' bullpen has struggled recently, with closer Edwin Diaz giving up four home runs in his last 8.1 innings. Facing a strong Cleveland lineup, the Mets may struggle to contain their offense in the upcoming game. On the other hand, the Mets have lost five of their last seven games but have shown positive signs offensively, scoring 16 runs in their last three games. However, their performance may be limited against the Guardians, as they have historically struggled against right-handed pitchers like Lively, who has performed well at home and has a strong track record against the Mets. With Cleveland boasting one of the best bullpens in the league, they are likely to maintain control of the game and prevent the Mets from scoring heavily. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on Cleveland covering the money line in this match.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cleveland Guardians defeated New York Mets 3-1

Cleveland Guardians defeated New York Mets 3-1 on May 20, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Cleveland Guardians' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Mets +1.5 (-186) spread, Cleveland Guardians covered, while the 4 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians +110Win
  • VfernandezMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -121Win
  • MiamimikeMoneyline · New York Mets +110Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -126Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -126Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -125Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · New York Mets +110Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • TrysomeMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -127Win