New York Mets vs
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New York Mets set to dominate struggling San Francisco Giants in NL East showdown at Oracle Park

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.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are currently struggling, having lost six of their last eight games and dropping to third place in the NL West standings. Despite their recent performance, they are only one game behind the second-place San Diego Padres. The team is hoping to improve their standing and get back in the division title race with a win on Saturday.

Offensively, the Giants are ranked towards the bottom of the league in key statistics, averaging 4.08 runs per game, having a .231 batting average, a .309 on-base percentage, and a .372 slugging percentage. Heliot Ramos leads the team with a .265 batting average, Willy Adames leads in home runs with 15, and Wilmer Flores leads in RBIs with 55.

On the defensive side, San Francisco is giving up an average of 4.05 runs per game, ranking 11th in the league. Opponents have a .242 batting average against the Giants, which is 14th in the league. Their pitching staff has a 3.64 ERA, ranking seventh, and a 1.27 WHIP, ranking 17th.

In his last start, Ray struggled, giving up five hits and five runs in 4.1 innings resulting in a loss to Toronto. However, he has had success against the Mets in the past, with a 4-1 record and a 3.48 ERA in seven games.

New York Mets poised for victory against struggling San Francisco Giants

The New York Mets have displayed strong performance in their recent games, winning five out of their last eight matchups. Their success can be attributed to their solid hitting and upcoming matchup against Ray, who has struggled on the mound, giving up nine runs in his last three starts. Ray has also struggled specifically against the Giants, giving up 11 runs in his last three matchups against them.

Conversely, the San Francisco Giants have not performed well lately, losing six out of their last eight games. Their offensive struggles paired with facing off against the dominant Peterson, who has only given up four runs in his last three starts, will likely hinder their success at the plate. Additionally, with the Mets' bullpen performing strongly, they are expected to effectively contain the Giants' offense. Based on these factors, it is advisable to consider taking the New York Mets on the money line.

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