New York Mets vs
Arizona DiamondbacksPredictions & Preview

Diamondbacks favored over Mets in upcoming series opener, despite New York's strong pitching.

The Mets and Diamondbacks will face off in a three game series starting on Monday, with the Diamondbacks having won two of three games in their previous meeting. New York will have Griffin Canning (2.61 ERA) on the mound, while Arizona's starter has yet to be announced. The game is scheduled for 9:40 EST. In the betting odds, New York is favored at -110.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -110 | Diamondbacks -105
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+130) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 52%.

New York vs Arizona Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets will be playing three games in two days due to a rainout on Saturday. They will play two games in St. Louis on Sunday before immediately traveling to Arizona for another series on the road. Despite the extra workload, the Mets have been solid on the road with a 9-8 record. Currently leading the NL East by three games over the Phillies, the Mets last action was on Friday when Pete Alonso hit a two-run home run to help secure a 9-3 win in St. Louis. Alonso is the team's top power hitter, with eight home runs and 30 RBIs this season and is batting .345. The 2-3-4 spot in the lineup, consisting of Juan Soto, Alonso, and Brandon Nimmo, is one of the best in the league. Griffin Canning will make his seventh start for the Mets with a 4-1 record and an ERA of 2.61. The Mets are ranked 1 in offense, 2 in defense, and have a 22-11 record this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently traveling to New York after wrapping up a series in Philadelphia. They are currently fourth in the NL West and will be facing the Mets. Despite their recent loss against the Phillies, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two run home run in the 7th inning. Eugenio Suarez leads the team in home runs but needs to improve his batting average. Corbin Carroll has been effective as the leadoff hitter, with the most hits on the team. Josh Naylor, in his first season with the team, has the best batting average. The Diamondbacks have not named a starter for the upcoming game, but their bullpen ranks 23rd in team ERA. They currently have a power ranking of 17 and are sixth in offense. The Mets have won two out of the last three matchups against the Diamondbacks.

Fatigued Mets face tough battle against Diamondbacks: A betting opportunity in the making.

This presents an opportunity to fade the current NL East leaders, the New York Mets. Following a double header in St. Louis on Sunday, the team will have little time to rest as they must immediately travel to Arizona for their upcoming game against the Diamondbacks. Considering the challenging schedule and potential fatigue, it may be advisable for the Mets to give one of their top players a day off for much-needed rest. Adding to the challenge is the fact that the Diamondbacks recently won two out of three games against the Mets in New York. With Canning on the mound for the Mets and the Diamondbacks coming off a strong performance in their last matchup, it is likely that Arizona will secure a victory in the opening game of this series. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on the Diamondbacks to win.

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