The New York Mets are facing off against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET and SportsNet New York will showcase this NL matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets Odds
Arizona (receiving +110) is the underdog against New York (-120) and Vegas has put the Over/Under for this game at 8 runs. Odds for betting on the game’s total now stand at -110 for both the over and the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds standing at Diamondbacks +1.5 runs (-190) and Mets -1.5 runs (+165).
The Mets are 73-70 straight up (SU) and 72-70 against the spread (ATS). The team’s lost 10.2 units for moneyline bettors and 5.6 units ATS. New York has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven. The Diamondbacks have gone 75-69 SU this year and are 82-61 ATS. In total, the team’s gained 7.7 units for moneyline gamblers and 16.8 units ATS. Arizona has covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the under has hit in five of those seven.
New York games have an over/under record of 73-57-12 in 2019. The Diamondbacks have an over/under record of 65-67-11.
Zac Gallen is getting the nod for the D-backs. Gallen (3-4, 2.50 ERA) has recorded 82 strikeouts in 68.1 innings so far. He’s 0-0 with five strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA against New York this year.
The Mets are turning to righty Zack Wheeler (10-7, 4.33 ERA), who has 163 strikeouts and 47 walks, in addition to a WHIP of 1.32. Wheeler is 1-0 with nine strikeouts and a 5.14 ERA in one start against Arizona this year.
As a unit, New York’s pitchers have given up 4.7 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have an ERA of 3.97, a WHIP of 1.25 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.2. The bullpen has a 5.19 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 9.7 K/9.
New York’s offense is putting up 4.8 runs per contest, including 5.9 per game over its last 10 games and 4.6 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .300/.387/.476 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Mets’ batters have been led by shortstop Amed Rosario and left fielder Jeff McNeil. Rosario is hitting .289/.324/.428 with 12 home runs, 60 RBIs, 67 runs and 16 stolen bases, and McNeil is hitting .325 with 18 homers, 65 RBIs and 73 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Arizona’s pitching staff allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starters own a 4.29 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.64 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.35, along with a K-per-9 of 8.73.
Diamondbacks hitters have slashed .256/.327/.445 on their way to 5.1 runs scored per game this season, including 4.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Arizona’s hitters have been paced by Ketel Marte and Eduardo Escobar, who have combined to blast 65 home runs. Marte is hitting .328/.387/.595 with 32 home runs, 91 RBIs and 95 runs scored, while Escobar is hitting .270/.322/.528 with 33 homers, 110 RBIs and 89 runs scored.
The Diamondbacks have gained 0.1 units and are 60-43 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 41 of those games, compared to 55 that’ve gone under against -handed starting pitchers.
Diamondbacks vs. Mets MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Mets, ATS Winner – Diamondbacks, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- Arizona has logged 11 extra-base hits over its last five games. New York has 14 XBH over its last five.
- The Diamondbacks have hit 14 home runs in their last 10 games. The Mets have hit 17 over their last 10.
- New York has posted 26.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 25.0 over its last five.
