New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the New York Mets in an interleague showdown at Tropicana Field on Friday at 6:50 p.m. EDT. The Mets, with a record of 74-88
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the New York Mets in an interleague showdown at Tropicana Field on Friday at 6:50 p.m. EDT. The Mets, with a record of 16-15 overall and 7-5 on the road, will be looking to continue their success away from home. The Rays, with a record of 14-18 overall and 8-9 at home, are hoping to secure a win after dropping two of three games to the Mets last year. Jose Quintana will be starting for the Mets, while Aaron Civale will be starting for the Rays. Tampa Bay is currently listed as the betting favorite at -128.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +113 | Rays -128
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-185) | Rays -1.5 (+163)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 56%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets had a thrilling series at home, ending with an extra-innings walk-off win. Their strong 7-5 road record has been crucial to their success this season. Pitcher Jose Quintana has been solid in his home starts, with the team winning two out of three games he has started. The Mets have a strong bullpen that ranks high in various statistical categories. On offense, they have a respectable average of 4.35 runs per game, but perform even better on the road. They have a high success rate in stolen base attempts and one of the lowest strikeout rates in the MLB. The team's ranking is 11, with the offense ranked 17th, defense ranked 12th, and a season record of 16-15. Additionally, there are betting opportunities available for Mets games with a bonus code for BetGM.