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Mets to Take on Diamondbacks in Key Matchup at Chase Field

The New York Mets (68-63, 3rd in NL East) will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (75-56, 2nd in NL West) in the first game of a three-game series at Chase Field on Tuesday evening. Sean Manaea (9-5, 3.48 ERA) will start for the Mets, while Eduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 3.94 ERA) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. Both teams split their last series earlier this season. The game is set to begin at 9:40 PM Eastern time, with Arizona favored to win at -110.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets +100 | Diamondbacks -110
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (-210) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+186)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 52%.

New York vs Arizona Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets recently suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Padres in San Diego, despite initially holding a 2-0 lead heading into the eighth inning. Pitcher Jose Quintana performed well, pitching 6.1 scoreless innings, while DH J.D. Martinez and third baseman Mark Viento hit home runs in the loss. The Mets' pitching staff has been strong, holding opponents to three runs or less in the majority of their recent games. In terms of statistics, the Mets rank 9th in offense, averaging 4.80 runs per game, and 21st in defense, allowing an average of 4.55 runs per game. They currently hold a 67-61 record for the season. Additionally, the Mets have placed RHP Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list. In their upcoming game against the Diamondbacks, pitcher Manaea will be looking to improve upon his previous performance, where he allowed six runs in 5.2 innings against the same team earlier in the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their winning streak, defeating the Red Sox in Boston with a score of 7-5. Pitcher Merril Kelly earned his fourth win of the season, while Eugenio Suarez contributed with his 20th home run and three RBIs. Despite some key injuries, the team's offense has been strong, scoring at least four runs in their last four games. Pitcher Rodriguez has also been performing well, with a 1-0 record against the Mets and a dominant performance in his last start. The Diamondbacks currently hold a power ranking of 1 and are ranked first in offense, averaging 5.30 runs per game. The team's defense ranks 23rd, giving up 4.70 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have an overall record of 72-56 and New York has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Arizona.

Mets Favored to Continue Dominance Against Diamondbacks in Arizona

Manaea has demonstrated strong performance against the Diamondbacks, achieving a 4-3 record with a 3.91 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP in nine starts and three relief appearances. In his most recent outing, he struck out 10 Arizona batters. The Mets have recently dominated the Diamondbacks in Arizona, winning five of their last six meetings and sweeping them 3-0 last July. New York has maintained a robust .292 batting average with a .575 slugging percentage over their past three games at Chase Field. Conversely, Diamondback pitchers have struggled with a 6.25 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP against New York in their previous 10 matchups. The Mets have a strong record on the road, winning more than 50% of their games and ranking third in the league in slugging percentage at .444. Arizona's pitching staff has faced challenges at home in 2024, ranking 25th in the league in ERA at 4.47. With several key players missing for Arizona and the Mets nearly at full strength, the statistics and trends indicate a likely victory for the Mets on the road this Tuesday.

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