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The New York Mets (51-48) battle the New York Yankees (60-42) on Tuesday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mets lead 2-0
The Mets got back in the win column on Monday with a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins while covering as -140 road favorites. 2B Jeff McNeil led the way with 3 RBIs while LHP David Peterson allowed 2 ER in 5 IP to pick up the win.
The Yankees snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday while covering as -161 home favorites. RF Juan Soto had 4 RBIs while LHP Carlos Rodon allowed 1 ER in 7 IP for the win.
Mets at Yankees projected starters
LHP Jose Quintana vs. RHP Luis Gil
Quintana (4-6, 4.13 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.99 BB/9 and 6.95 K/9 in 102 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 8-5 loss against Colorado Rockies on July 14
- Career vs. Yankees: 3-3, 2.97 ERA (39 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 39 H, 13 BB, 35 K in 7 starts; last outing in 2023.
Gil (10-5, 3.17 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 4.31 BB/9 and 10.38 K/9 in 102 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 6-1 win at Baltimore Orioles on July 13
- Career vs. Mets: 0-1, 10.38 ERA (4 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K in June 26 start
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Mets at Yankees odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mets +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Yankees -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-150) | Yankees -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mets at Yankees picks and predictions
Prediction
Yankees 7, Mets 6
Moneyline
BET YANKEES (-160).
The Yankees have won 4 of their last 7 games including 2 of their last 4 at home. Gil has been one of their best starters with 10 wins and a 3.17 ERA. The Mets have lost 3 of their last 5 games and have scored 4 runs or fewer in 3 of their last 4. While the matchup should be close, the home team holds the advantage.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is a better probability for the Yankees to win outright over covering the spread.
Over/Under
BET OVER 9 (-110).
While both pitchers have been solid, both offenses have too. The Mets scored 6 runs in their last game and have scored 6 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 while the Yankees scored 9 on Monday and have scored 5 or more runs in 4 of their last 6 overall.
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