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Padres and Mets Set to Clash in Weekend Series in New York, Padres Favored to Win with Matt Waldron on the Mound

The San Diego Padres and New York Mets are set to face off in the Big Apple for a weekend series, with both teams looking to gain positive momentum. San Diego is coming off a sweep of the Oakland Athletics, while the Mets are coming off a win against the Miami Marlins. Last season, the teams split their meetings, with the Padres winning two of three at home. Matt Waldron will be the starting pitcher for the Padres, while Sean Manaea will start for the Mets. San Diego is currently favored to win with odds at -112. Please note that this article was written before the conclusion of the Mets' game against the Marlins on Thursday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -112 | Mets +102
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+142) | Mets +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 53%.

San Diego vs New York Stats

San Diego Padres

San Diego secured their third consecutive win and fifth in the last six games with a walk-off victory against the A’s on Wednesday. The team currently holds a 37-35 record and sits in second place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 6.5 games. Key contributors in the game included Donovan Solano and Jackson Merrill, who each recorded two runs and multiple RBIs. Pitcher Michael King had a strong performance, throwing five innings with 12 strikeouts. Robert Suarez earned the win with a scoreless ninth inning. Matt Waldron is set to start the next game for the Padres, boasting a 4-5 record with a 3.76 ERA this season. San Diego is ranked 9th in offense and 12th in defense, with a power ranking of 8. This presents promising sports betting opportunities for fans.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets secured their fifth win in seven games by defeating the Marlins at home on Wednesday night. With a record of 29-37, they currently stand fourth in the NL East division, trailing the Phillies by 16.5 games. The Mets had a strong offensive performance against Miami, recording 14 hits with standout performances from Tyrone Taylor, Francisco Lindor, Harrison Bader, and Starling Marte. Pitcher David Peterson earned the win with a solid five-inning performance. Looking ahead, Sean Manaea is set to start for the Mets in their upcoming game, with a season record of 3-3 and a 4.30 ERA. The Mets currently have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 16th in offense, averaging 4.34 runs per game. In their last three matchups against the Padres, San Diego went 1-2. For more insights and analysis on the MLB season, check out our Free MLB Picks.

Padres Set to Face Mets in Battle of Improved Teams

Both teams have recently demonstrated improved performance, with the Padres securing victory in five out of their last six games, while the Mets have won five out of their last seven matches. Despite a notable offensive outburst by the Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday, they still maintain a mediocre record offensively at this venue. While neither pitcher boasts exceptional statistics, the Padres have shown the ability to produce strong run numbers on the road, ranking sixth in generating runs per game as the visiting team. Manaea has struggled in recent games and will be facing a potent Padres lineup capable of scoring heavily, giving the visitors an advantage in this upcoming contest.

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