New York Mets vs
San Diego PadresPredictions & Preview

New York Mets poised to make a playoff run after turning their season around

Despite a rough start to the season, the New York Mets have turned things around and are now in a good position to make a run in the MLB playoffs. With a talented and deep roster, they could pose a real threat to teams in the National League. As they wrap up a series with the San Diego Padres, who currently sit ahead of them in the NL Wild Card race, the Mets are also still in contention for the NL West Division. The expected pitching matchup for the game will be Jose Quintana for the Mets and Martin Perez for the Padres. San Diego is the betting favorite for the game, opening at -121 and currently at -116.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets +104 | Padres -116
• Spread: Mets +1.5 (-193) | Padres -1.5 (+166)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 54%.

New York vs San Diego Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets have had a strong season in 2024, currently sitting just 2.5 games back of a Wild Card spot. With a loaded lineup that has scored 621 runs, they rank 10th in baseball in runs scored. Despite a team ERA of 4.13, they have found ways to win games. Veteran lefty Jose Quintana will be taking the mound, despite a tough August so far. The team has a power ranking of 18, ranking 9th in offense and 21st in defense. They currently hold a 67-61 record for the season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have been working towards proving their worth after years of falling short, currently sitting just 4.5 games back in the NL West race with a strong home record. Despite their struggles in recent years, the Padres rank ninth in baseball in runs scored and lead in team batting average. With a well-rounded roster and a top-15 team ERA, they are poised to potentially make a big run. Veteran Martin Perez, who has been impressive since joining the team, will be taking the mound. In their last matchup, the Padres dominated the Mets in a 7-1 victory, continuing their recent success. The Padres have a power ranking of 3 and are ranked 10th in offense and 14th in defense, with an overall record of 72-57. The Padres have also had success against the Mets, winning all three of their recent matchups.

San Diego Padres Expected to Dominate New York Mets in Series Finale

Over the past three years, the New York Mets have won 7 out of the 10 head-to-head meetings with the San Diego Padres. However, in the upcoming series finale on Sunday, the Padres are anticipated to have the upper hand in pitching. Jose Quintana of the Mets has lost five consecutive games, whereas Martin Perez of the Padres has emerged victorious in all four of his appearances in San Diego thus far. With a strong home record of 36-32 this season, the Padres are considered one of the top-performing teams at home in Major League Baseball. Despite recent setbacks in the National League West standings, it is predicted that Perez and the Padres will make a significant comeback in this crucial series to achieve a 2-2 split.

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