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New York Mets Set to Face Tampa Bay Rays in Interleague Showdown After Thrilling Walk-Off Win

The New York Mets are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida for the second game of their interleague series. The Mets are coming off a thrilling walk-off win against the Cubs, while the Rays have been struggling with losses in five out of their last six games. Both teams are dealing with injuries to key players, but the matchup will feature None None starting for the Mets and Zack Littell starting for the Rays. Tampa Bay is favored in the betting odds for this game. For those looking to make winning picks, it may be worth trying out Expert Picks for assistance.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets +100 | Rays -119
• Spread: Mets +1.5 (-203) | Rays -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 54%.

New York vs Tampa Bay Stats

New York Mets

New York is currently ranked 17th in offense, with statistics showing them to be in the middle of the pack in terms of runs scored, batting average, and slugging percentage. Pete Alonso leads the team in home runs, with Brandon Nimmo leading in RBI. On the pitching side, New York is third in batting average allowed and seventh in team ERA. Luis Severino leads the team in strikeouts and ERA, with Reed Garrett leading in wins. New York has a power ranking of 11 and a record of 16-15 this season. They will have Severino on the mound for their upcoming game.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

Tampa Bay Rays currently rank in the middle of the pack in offensive categories such as batting average, runs scored, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. Isaac Paredes leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Richie Palacios and Randy Arozarena follow closely behind. Amed Rosario is second in RBI. The team has recorded 40 doubles, two triples, and 26 home runs in 32 games. On the pitching side, Tampa Bay ranks 10th in Quality Starts but struggle in batting average allowed, WHIP, and ERA. Ryan Pepiot leads in wins, ERA for starters, and strikeouts. The team will start Zack Littell on Saturday, who has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 3.27 and 35 strikeouts. The Rays currently have a power ranking of 24 and a record of 14-18. In their last three matchups, New York went 1-2 against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays Struggle as New York Mets Shine in Recent Performances

The Tampa Bay Rays have faced difficulties in their recent games, losing five out of the last six matches. Their performances at the plate and on the mound have been subpar, with the team ranking 16th in batting average and 26th in slugging percentage. The Rays have scored 120 runs, placing them in the 21st position. Additionally, Tampa Bay's team ERA of 4.63 ranks them 25th in the league. In contrast, the New York Mets have a team batting average and slugging percentage ranked 18th, but excel in pitching with a team ERA of 3.43. Mets' starting pitcher Luis Severino boasts a strong record of 2-2 with a 2.31 ERA, while Tampa Bay's Zack Littell has suffered losses in his recent performances, allowing 10 runs in 17.2 innings over the last three games.

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