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Mets vs. Diamondbacks: National League Showdown at Chase Field Predicted to be a Thriller

The 2025 MLB season features a National League matchup between the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ on Tuesday, May 6. This game is the second of a three-game series, with the Diamondbacks previously taking two out of three games in New York. The starting pitchers are David Peterson for the Mets and Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks with Arizona opening as the betting favorite at -108. Stay tuned for our Mets vs. Diamondbacks prediction and other MLB picks for Tuesday night's games. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -102 | Diamondbacks -108
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+164) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-200)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 52%.

New York vs Arizona Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently winless in three straight series, splitting a four-game set against the Washington Nationals and losing consecutive three-game series against the Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals. Despite strong offensive performance in terms of batting average and home runs, the pitching staff has struggled with a 3.77 ERA and .265 batting average against over the last couple of weeks. Left-hander David Peterson is set to start against the Diamondbacks, boasting a 2-1 record with a 3.06 ERA this season. In his career, he is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA against Arizona. The Mets are currently ranked 9th in offense, 2nd in defense, and have a 22-13 record this season, placing them at number 2 in power rankings.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks won against the Philadelphia Phillies in a thrilling 11-9 victory in ten innings at Citizens Bank Park, breaking a losing streak. They have achieved six wins in their last 13 games, but have dropped four of their previous five series. During this stretch, the Diamondbacks have scored 59 runs with a .236/.306/.397 triple-slash, hitting 28 doubles, three triples, and 13 home runs in 453 at-bats. Their pitching staff has a 4.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and a .246 batting average against while struggling with six blown save opportunities. On the pitching side, Zac Gallen is scheduled to start the upcoming game with a record of 2-4, a 4.93 ERA, and a 1.30 WHIP in seven starts this season. Despite a slow start, Gallen showed improvement in his last outing against the Mets. The Diamondbacks currently have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked 6th for offense, averaging 5.00 runs per game, and 24th for defense, giving up an average of 4.88 runs per game. In their recent matchups, the New York Mets have a 2-1 advantage over the Diamondbacks.

David Peterson Shines in Recent Matchup Against Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have historically performed well against David Peterson, however, in their most recent matchup, Peterson demonstrated a strong performance. Peterson has been consistent and effective throughout this season, allowing more than two runs in a game only once. Although he gave up three earned runs in his last outing against the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Mets still secured a win. On the other hand, Zac Gallen struggled in April despite a dominating performance against the Mets in their previous matchup. While the Mets have shown strength against right-handed pitchers recently, the Diamondbacks have struggled against lefties. Both teams have had inconsistencies in their bullpens, with the Mets posting a 4.85 ERA and 1.51 WHIP, while the Diamondbacks have a 5.06 ERA and 1.69 WHIP. Despite these factors, the outcome of this game remains uncertain.

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