New York Mets vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Mets will face off against the San Diego Padres in the second game of their three-game series at Petco Park. The Mets, with a record of 74-88, will be looking to
Game outlook
The New York Mets will face off against the San Diego Padres in the second game of their three-game series at Petco Park. The Mets, with a record of 74-88, will be looking to extend their lead in the NL East standings. Sean Manaea will start for the Mets, while Yu Darvish will take the mound for the Padres. The Mets have a recent history of success against the Padres, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 meetings. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Mets vs. Padres matchup. **Please note that this preview was written before Monday's game.**
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets -125 | Padres +110
Spread: Mets -1.5 (+135) | Padres +1.5 (-155)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.
New York Mets
The Mets are currently leading the NL East standings by 1.5 games over Philadelphia, following three-game sweeps of the Angels and Giants. They will look to expand their division lead in their upcoming game on Tuesday. Despite averaging 4.40 runs per game (14th in the league) and holding a .243 batting average (20th in the league), New York's .322 on-base percentage (eighth) and .414 slugging percentage (seventh) highlight the team's offensive capabilities. Pete Alonso leads the team with a .266 batting average and 81 RBI, while Juan Soto leads in home runs with 25. Defensively, the Mets are giving up 3.88 runs per game (fifth in the league) with opponents hitting .237 against them. Their 3.52 ERA ranks third in the league, though their 1.30 WHIP is 20th. In his last start, Manaea pitched five innings, giving up two hits and one run in a 6-3 win over the Angels. He holds a 4-1 record with a 3.63 ERA against San Diego in nine games.