Cleveland Guardians vs
New York MetsPredictions & Preview

New York Mets Look to Continue Dominance Over Cleveland Guardians in Interleague Series Opener

On Monday night, the Cleveland Guardians (56-54) will face the New York Mets (63-48) at Citi Field in the first game of their three-game interleague series. Slade Cecconi will start for the Guardians, while Sean Manaea will start for the Mets. New York has a strong record against Cleveland in their last 10 games. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Sunday's games.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +152 | Mets -175
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-139) | Mets -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 64%.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have bounced back from recent losses with series wins over Colorado and Minnesota. They currently sit in second place in the AL Central standings, eight games behind Detroit. Despite ranking low in offensive statistics such as runs per game, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, Jose Ramirez has been a standout player with a .300 batting average, 22 home runs, and 59 RBI. On the pitching side, Cleveland is giving up an average of 4.17 runs per game, with opponents hitting .242 against them. In his last start, Cecconi gave up three runs in seven innings. The Guardians will try to close the gap with Detroit with a win on Monday.

New York Mets

The New York Mets recently halted their four-game losing streak with a victory over San Francisco, putting them ahead in the NL East with a half-game lead over Philadelphia. Looking to maintain their lead and break their slump, the team will aim for a win on Monday. New York currently ranks 13th in the league with an average of 4.40 runs per game, and 22nd in batting average at .241. Their on-base percentage and slugging percentage stand at 11th and 12th respectively. Pete Alonso leads the team with a .262 batting average and 86 RBI, while Juan Soto leads in home runs with 25. Defensively, the Mets are giving up 3.96 runs per game, which is sixth in the league, and have a .240 opponent batting average, ranking 10th. Their ERA is fourth at 3.59, with a WHIP of 1.31, which is 23rd in the league. In his last start, Manaea allowed three hits and one run in five innings, resulting in a 7-1 loss to San Diego. He holds a 3-1 record with a 2.94 ERA in six games against Cleveland.

New York Mets Poised for Victory Against Cleveland Guardians in Matchup Due to Pitching Strengths

The New York Mets have demonstrated an impressive winning record at home, having secured victory in five out of their last six games. In contrast, the Cleveland Guardians have won three of their last five away games. New York holds an advantage in this matchup due to their proficiency in facing right-handed pitchers. Additionally, Cleveland's pitcher Cecconi has faced challenges on the mound, particularly during road games where he has allowed 11 runs in his previous three outings. Furthermore, Cleveland's pitching bullpen has also encountered difficulties, posing further obstacles for them against the Mets. Conversely, Cleveland may struggle offensively against the Mets pitcher Manaea, who has given up only three runs in his recent three starts. Manaea has also effectively contained Cleveland's offense in the past, giving the Mets a potential edge in this game. Based on these factors, it is recommended to consider taking New York Mets on the money line.

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