New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
In a matchup between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins, left-hander David Peterson (4-0, 3.09 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets while right-hander Yonny Chirinos
Game outlook
In a matchup between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins, left-hander David Peterson (4-0, 3.09 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets while right-hander Yonny Chirinos (0-1, 5.76 ERA) will start for the Marlins. The Mets are currently third in the NL East with a 74-88 record, while the Marlins are in last place with a 35-64 record. Peterson is coming off a strong performance in his last outing, while Chirinos struggled in his most recent start. The Mets are the betting favorite in this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets -141 | Marlins +129
Spread: Mets -1.5 (+110) | Marlins +1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets have been performing well offensively this season, ranking eighth in MLB with a .738 team OPS and fifth in total home runs. Brandon Nimmo has been a standout player with impressive statistics at the plate. However, pitcher David Peterson has struggled, particularly with his slider pitch. In terms of injuries, the team has several key players sidelined. Despite some defensive weaknesses, the Mets have a respectable power ranking of 18 and are currently 50-48 for the season.
Miami Marlins Analysis
The Miami Marlins have struggled offensively this season, ranking 29th in the majors with a .639 team OPS and scoring an average of 3.49 runs per game. Despite their youth, they have not been successful in stealing bases, ranking 20th in the sport with 55 steals. Center fielder Jazz Chisholm has been a standout performer with a .733 OPS, 13 home runs, 45 RBI, 43 runs scored, and 19 steals. Pitcher Yonny Chirinos has a 4.07 xERA, with his sinker being a weak spot as opponents have a .514 batting average and .811 slugging percentage against it. The team is also dealing with several injuries to key players, including Dane Myers, Ryan Weathers, Sixto Sanchez, Braxton Garrett, Jesus Luzardo, Dillon Head, Josh Simpson, Eury Perez, and Sandy Alcantara. The Marlins currently have a power ranking of 29 and a record of 80-82. In their last three matchups, they went 1-2 against the New York Mets.