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New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 5, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET

Venue: Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, Florida

Article updated May 5, 6:15 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

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

Game outlook

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 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 74-88 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.

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

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Mets+107 → -107Moved
  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays-121 → -107Moved
  • Spread · New York Mets+1.5 (-210) → +1.5 (-215)Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays-1.5 (+176) → -1.5 (+178)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New York Mets
74-88 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-05T10:15:07.863Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-04New York Mets 1 · Tampa Bay Rays 3
  • 2024-05-03New York Mets 8 · Tampa Bay Rays 10
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Rays defeated New York Mets 7-6

Tampa Bay Rays defeated New York Mets 7-6 on May 5, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Tampa Bay Rays' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Mets +1.5 (-215) spread, New York Mets covered, while the 13 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BrycetMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -122Win
  • Novacek84Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -122Win
  • Teddy718Moneyline · New York Mets +108Loss
  • GustavosintoMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +108Win
  • EmcMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -122Win
  • RainmanMoneyline · New York Mets +108Loss
  • IrishblueMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -122Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -122Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · New York Mets +109Loss
  • JohnnywalkerTotal · Under 7 (-110)Loss
  • MikehuffMoneyline · New York Mets +107Loss