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Mets to face Padres in crucial series with playoff implications; Severino to match up against Cease at Petco Park

Two National League wild-card contenders, the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres, will face off in a crucial series this weekend. The Mets, with a record of 66-61, will send Luis Severino to the mound to square off against the Padres' Dylan Cease, who boasts an impressive 3.46 ERA. The first game of the series is set to begin at 9:40 ET at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The Padres are the favorites, with the current betting line at -150 in their favor. This matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown between two talented teams vying for a spot in the playoffs.

Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: Mets +136 | Padres -150
  • Spread: Mets +1.5 (-160) | Padres -1.5 (+140)
  • Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 60%.

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New York Mets

The New York Mets have surged in the second half of the season, putting them in playoff contention and just 2.0 games behind Atlanta's final wild card spot. Following a successful midweek series against the Orioles, where they won two out of three games, the Mets are now priced at +380 to make the postseason. Standout performances from players like Jesse Winker and Edwin Diaz have contributed to their recent success. Heading into Thursday's game, pitcher Luis Severino is coming off a dominant shutout performance in his last start. With an offense ranked 10th in the league and a defense ranked 21st, the Mets hold a 66-61 record this season and are poised to make a push for the playoffs.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have been on a hot streak in the second half of the season, winning 22 of their last 28 games. They have climbed to the top wild card spot with a 3.0-game cushion over Atlanta, but are still trailing the first-place Dodgers by 3.5 games in the division. Despite a recent loss to the Twins where pitcher Matt Waldron struggled, the Padres have had strong offensive performances from players like Donovan Solano and Jackson Merrill. Dylan Cease will be starting their next game, with impressive stats for the season including a 12-9 record and 3.46 ERA. The Padres currently have a power ranking of 3 and are ranked 9th for offense, scoring an average of 4.78 runs per game. In their recent matchups, New York went 0-3 against San Diego.

Mets Look to Capitalize on Pitching Matchup in Crucial Series Against Padres

The upcoming four-game series holds significant importance as it pertains to playoff implications. Considering the pitching matchup, there is an opportunity to consider the Mets as underdogs with favorable odds. While the Padres have been discussed for their recent success, a significant defeat on Wednesday has brought their recent record to a modest 3-3 in the last six games. Dylan Cease, their starting pitcher, has shown consistency but has demonstrated vulnerability in his previous two starts. New York has historically performed well against Cease, maintaining a respectable .259/.355/.519 batting average. Anticipating a low-scoring game, the Mets are well-positioned to exploit offensive opportunities and potentially secure a victory.

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