New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In Saturday night's game at Oracle Park, the New York Mets (59-44) will be looking to extend their lead in the NL East as they face the San Francisco Giants (54-49). David Peterson, with a record of 6-4 and a 2.90 ERA, will take the mound for the Mets, while Robbie Ray, 9-4 with a 2.92 ERA, will start for the Giants. San Francisco holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against New York. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Mets vs. Giants matchup. Please note that this preview was written prior to Friday's game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets -103 | Giants -112

Spread: Mets +1.5 (-210) | Giants -1.5 (+180)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 53%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets recently rebounded from a series loss to the Cincinnati Reds with a series win against the Los Angeles Angels. They currently sit in first place in the NL East standings, leading the Philadelphia Phillies by half a game. The team is looking to maintain their momentum and increase their division lead with a win on Saturday. Offensively, the Mets average 4.36 runs per game, ranking 16th in the league, with a .242 batting average (22nd) and .322 on-base percentage (13th). Their .410 slugging percentage is 10th in the league. Pete Alonso leads the team with a .270 batting average and 77 RBI, while Juan Soto leads in home runs with 24. Defensively, the Mets give up 3.95 runs per game, ranking seventh in the league, with opponents batting .238 against them (11th). Their 3.58 ERA is third in the league, while their 1.30 WHIP is 20th. In his last start, Peterson pitched six innings, allowing one run on four hits in a 3-2 victory over the Reds. He holds a 1-1 record with a 6.00 ERA in three games against the San Francisco Giants.