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New York Mets Favored to Win Against Pittsburgh Pirates in Friday Evening Showdown

The New York Mets (47-34) will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-50) on Friday evening, with David Peterson pitching for the Mets and Mitch Keller for the Pirates. The Mets currently lead the season series 3-2. New York is favored to win with a betting line of -157. Stay tuned for the Mets vs. Pirates prediction to see if the Mets can start their road trip with a victory.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -157 | Pirates +141
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+101) | Pirates +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

New York vs Pittsburgh Stats

New York Mets

David Peterson will start on Friday for the New York Mets after a solid performance in his previous outing. The veteran southpaw has been consistent throughout the season, with impressive stats including a 2.50 ERA this month. Despite struggles on the road, the Mets have key players like Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo performing well at the plate. The team is currently ranked 13th in offense and #1 in pitching with a 3.25 ERA. Overall, New York holds a power ranking of 24 and a record of 47-34 this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

Mike Burrows will be starting the upcoming series for the Pittsburgh Pirates, despite his shaky performance in his last outing. The rookie has shown promise this month with a solid ERA of 3.20. However, the Pirates have struggled offensively this season, ranking last in the league in runs scored per game. Several players, including Oneil Cruz and Ke'Bryan Hayes, are currently in a slump at the plate. On the other hand, veteran Andrew McCutchen has been a consistent performer with 28 RBIs on the season. The Pirates have a power ranking of 20 and are currently 32-50 overall, with a strong pitching staff but struggling offense. In their last three matchups against the New York Mets, the Pirates won one game out of three.

New York Mets Struggle as Pittsburgh Pirates Shine: A Tale of Two Teams

The New York Mets have experienced a decline in performance over the past few weeks, resulting in a disappointing record of eight losses in their last ten games, including five out of their last six road games. Conversely, the Pittsburgh Pirates have displayed strength at home, winning six out of their last ten games. In their first series at Citi Field, the Pirates effectively limited the Mets offense to only six runs. Mets pitcher David Peterson has struggled recently, with five runs surrendered in his last outing against the Phillies, particularly struggling on the road. The Mets have suffered losses in three of Peterson's last four starts. On the other hand, Pirates pitcher Mike Burrows has been consistently effective, boasting a 3.20 ERA in his four outings this month.

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