High Stakes NL Matchup: Mets vs. Giants on Sunday Will Determine Division Standings

On Sunday, July 27, a key National League matchup between the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants is set to take place. The Mets, who currently hold a 61-44 record, are leading the National League East division over the Phillies and have won eight of their last nine games. The Giants, with a 54-51 record, are struggling to stay in wild card contention as they have lost nine of their last 12 games. The Mets will start Kodai Senga, while the Giants will start Matt Gage. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 P.M. EST. Stay tuned for our full prediction and other top analysis for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets -117 | Giants +104
Spread: Mets -1.5 (+135) | Giants +1.5 (-158)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 54%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently leading the National League with a record of 61-44, one game ahead of the Phillies. They have a 24-28 record on the road but are currently on a six-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine games. In their most recent game on July 26, they defeated the Giants 2-1. Kodai Senga will be starting for the Mets against the Giants, with a record of 7-3 and a 1.79 ERA in 15 starts this season. The Mets have a record of 11-4 when Senga has started and have won six straight games with him on the mound. The team is hitting .242 this season, ranking 21st in the league, with rankings of 15th in runs scored, 20th in hits, eighth in home runs, and ninth in stolen bases. They have a .238 batting average on the road, .233 in July, and .248 against the NL West.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are currently 54-51 overall this season, placing them in third in the National League West division and seven games back of the Dodgers. They are two games back of the final wild card spot held by the Padres. The Giants have a 28-22 record when playing at home but have lost nine of their last 12 games. They are looking to avoid being swept by the Mets, who have won the first two games of their series. On Sunday, Matt Gage will start for the Giants, having made nine appearances this year with no starts. Gage has pitched nine innings, allowing just eight hits and zero runs. The Giants have a .233 batting average, ranking them fifth worst, and rank 22nd in runs scored. They have the fifth fewest hits and the seventh fewest homers. Their batting average at home is .236 and .246 in July, with a .238 average against NL East clubs.

New York Mets Set to Dominate San Francisco Giants in Key NL East Matchup

The New York Mets aim to maintain their lead in the NL East division by securing a significant victory against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. With their current winning streak and starting pitcher Kodai Senga boasting an impressive 1.80 ERA on the road, the Mets are poised for success. Additionally, their strong batting record against the NL West gives them an added advantage in this matchup. Facing a bullpen game from the Giants, the Mets' lineup will be crucial in securing a win against Matt Gage, who is making his first start of the season. San Francisco's struggling offense and bullpen performance further reinforce the likelihood of a Mets victory. Considering these factors, it is recommended to back the Mets to cover the spread in this game.

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