New York Mets vs
San Diego PadresPredictions & Preview

Mets Look to Extend Winning Streak as They Face Padres at Petco Park

The New York Mets are set to face off against the San Diego Padres in National League action at Petco Park. Following their 8-3 victory in the opening game of the series on Thursday, the Mets will look to continue their winning streak. Left-hander David Peterson will take the mound for the Mets, while righty Michael King will pitch for the Padres. The Padres are currently favored to win, opening at -150 and the line is now at San Diego -148.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets +133 | Padres -148
• Spread: Mets +1.5 (-166) | Padres -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 60%.

New York vs San Diego Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets have been performing strongly this season, currently third in the NL East standings and 1.5 games back in the NL Wild Card race. They have excelled offensively with a .250/.323/.421 slash line and averaging 4.8 runs per game, ranking fifth in baseball with 162 total home runs. Shortstop Francisco Lindor has been a standout player with a .820 OPS and impressive stats. Righty David Peterson has been performing well with a 7-1 record, a 3.00 ERA, and a .266 batting average against. With a power ranking of 18, the Mets are ranked 9 in offense, #21 in defense, and are currently 67-61 this season. Overall, the team has a lot of talent and is poised to make a strong push for the postseason.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have been performing well this season, currently third in the NL West and 3.0 games up in the NL Wild Card race. Their strong offense ranks seventh in the league, scoring an average of 4.76 runs per game. Left fielder Jurickson Profar has been a standout contributor, with impressive stats at the plate. Right-hander Michael King, the pitcher for the upcoming game, has a solid record and is coming off a recent win against the Minnesota Twins. The Padres have a power ranking of 3 and are ranked #10 for offense, #14 for defense, and have an overall record of 72-57. In their last three matchups, the Padres defeated New York in all three games.

Pitchers David Peterson and Michael King Shine as San Diego Padres Become Favored to Win at Home

In the last seven games, David Peterson has demonstrated strong performance with a record of 4-1, a 2.45 ERA, and a 1.26 WHIP in 40.1 innings. Similarly, Michael King has shown impressive results with a record of 5-1, a 2.16 ERA, and a 0.94 WHIP in 41.2 innings during the same period. The offensive capabilities of both teams in the second half of the season differ slightly, with New York ranking 10th in team OPS with a .751 score, while San Diego ranks fifth with a .789 score. Based on these factors, choosing the San Diego Padres as the favored team to win at home is a reasonable decision.

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