New York Mets vs
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Rays Look to Clinch Series Victory Against Mets in Key Matchup

In a matchup between the Mets and Rays in the final game of a three-game series, Tampa Bay is looking to secure a series win on their home turf. After a close victory in the opening game, the Mets will look to bounce back on the road. Luis Severino will take the mound for the Mets, while Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays. With Tampa Bay opening as the betting favorite, it will be interesting to see if the Mets can pull off a road win or if the Rays can clinch the series victory.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets +108 | Rays -122
• Spread: Mets +1.5 (-202) | Rays -1.5 (+174)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 55%.

New York vs Tampa Bay Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently struggling, losing for the eighth time in their last 12 games. Despite individual performances such as Brett Baty's two home runs, the team fell short in the opening game of the series. The Mets are tied for third in the NL East and are 5.5 games behind the division-leading Phillies. Luis Severino will be on the mound for the Mets in their next game, boasting a 2-2 record with a 2.31 ERA this season. The team is ranked 16th in offense and 17th in defense, with a 16-17 record so far. Don't miss out on our sportsbook promo codes to maximize your earnings.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays had been struggling before winning the opening game of this series, improving their record to 15-18 and tying for fourth place in the AL East. Their offense came alive in the victory, with key contributions from Harold Ramirez, Amed Rosario, Yandy Diaz, Jose Caballero, and Randy Arozarena. Aaron Civale had a rough outing on the mound, but Shawn Armstrong and Jason Adam came through in relief to secure the win. Ryan Pepiot is set to start in the upcoming game, boasting a 3-2 record and impressive stats in his recent starts. The Rays have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked #21 in offense and #26 in defense. New York has had recent success against Tampa Bay, winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

Mets and Rays Face Off Despite Recent Struggles: Rays Slightly Favored to Win

Both teams have faced recent challenges, with the Mets losing eight of their last 12 games and the Rays dropping eight of their last 11 leading up to Saturday night's match. Despite this, both teams' pitchers have performed better than anticipated in the early stages of the season, although their win-loss records may not accurately reflect this. Tampa Bay has struggled offensively this season, contributing to their current position tied for last place in the AL East standings. Conversely, the Mets have experienced inconsistent performance throughout the season and are currently in a slump. As a result of the Mets' recent struggles and the Rays' offensive difficulties, the Rays are slightly favored to win in this upcoming matchup.

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