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San Diego Padres Look to Finish Strong in Series Against New York Mets

On Sunday afternoon, the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets will wrap up their three-game series. The Padres, with a record of 37-36, will have Dylan Cease as their starting pitcher, while the Mets, with a 31-37 record, will start Tylor Megill. The Mets secured a 2-1 victory on Friday. Cease has an ERA of 3.36, while Megill has an ERA of 3.16. San Diego is the favored team with a betting line opening at -109 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -109 | Mets -101
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+155) | Mets +1.5 (-176)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 52%.

San Diego vs New York Stats

San Diego Padres

On Sunday afternoon, Dylan Cease will start for the Padres against the Mets. Cease had a solid previous start, only allowing one run in five innings and earning the win. However, he has been inconsistent lately, conceding at least three runs in four of his last five outings. The Padres are in a wildcard spot and have been performing well recently, winning two of four meetings against the Diamondbacks and sweeping the Athletics at home. Fernando Tatis Jr. has been a standout player for the Padres, with a 1.1 OPS and five RBIs this month. Although Manny Machado is out with an injury, the Padres are still averaging 4.48 runs per game and have a pitching staff with a 3.88 ERA. San Diego is ranked 11th in offense, 12th in defense, and has a 37-36 record for the season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets will have Tylor Megill starting in their upcoming game. Megill has had mixed success this season, with a 3.51 ERA and a 1-3 record in 25.2 innings pitched. Despite recent competitive play, the Mets are still three games out of a wildcard spot. Pete Alonso has been a standout player with 14 home runs and 32 RBIs on the year. The Mets have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 13th for offense and 26th for defense. In their last three matchups, the San Diego Padres won one game against the Mets.

San Diego Padres Thriving on the Road, New York Mets Struggling at Home

The San Diego Padres have showcased their strength as a road team, boasting a record of four games above .500 away from home. With victories in five of their last seven games leading up to Saturday, their momentum is evident. Conversely, the New York Mets have struggled at home this season, with a 16-23 record. Padres pitcher Dylan Cease has displayed consistency on the road, maintaining a solid 3.00 ERA and 4-1 record in 48 innings pitched. On the other hand, Mets pitcher Tylor Megill has faced recent challenges, surrendering eight runs (seven earned) over his last two outings, totaling 9.2 innings. Notably, the Mets have suffered defeats in four of Megill's five starts this season.

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