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Mets Aim to Rebound Against Marlins After Sweep of Phillies: NL East Matchup Preview and Predictions

coverage on this NL East matchup. Stay tuned for updates on Friday's game results and analysis of Saturday's pitching matchup between Edward Cabrera and David Peterson. Don't miss out on our prediction for this Marlins vs. Mets game at 4:10 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +154 | Mets -177
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-125) | Mets -1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 64%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently in a close battle to hold on to their third place spot in the NL East, with the Braves only two games behind them in fourth. They are trailing the second place Mets by nine games and the first place Phillies by 14 games. In their recent win against the Mets, shortstop Otto Lopez played a key role with two hits and two RBIs. Lopez, a 26-year old from the Dominican Republic, is in his fourth season in the league and has 11 home runs, 61 RBIs, and a .239 batting average this season. Left fielder Kyle Stowers, who recently made his first All-Star appearance, leads the team with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs. Leadoff hitter Xavier Edwards has a strong .285 batting average. The team's upcoming starter, Edward Cabrera, will make his 24th start with a 7-7 record and a 3.32 ERA. In his last outing against the Braves, Cabrera pitched seven scoreless innings in a win.

New York Mets

The New York Mets had a successful week with a three-game sweep against the Phillies, closing the gap in the division. However, they suffered a setback in the first game against the Marlins due to sloppy play and errors. Despite this, the Mets are currently holding on to the final Wild Card spot with a four-game lead over the Reds. Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo contributed offensively in their recent loss, with Alonso ranking second in the MLB for RBIs. David Peterson, the team's leading innings pitcher, will make his 26th start of the season with an 8-5 record and a 3.18 ERA.

New York Mets Look to Bounce Back Against Miami Marlins After Sweep of Phillies

The New York Mets recently completed a successful three-game series sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies and are now focused on their postseason aspirations as they face the Miami Marlins. Although they faced a setback in the first game of the series, the Mets are determined to address and rectify the mental mistakes that led to their defeat. The team is committed to improving their fielding performance, as evidenced by the three errors and five unearned runs in the previous game. With David Peterson set to pitch with his impressive 3.18 ERA, the Mets are poised to bounce back and secure a victory. As they continue their pursuit of a playoff berth, the Mets are confident in their abilities and aim to emerge triumphant. Based on these factors, it is advisable to wager on the Mets securing a win in this matchup.

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