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Chicago Cubs at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (18-11) take on the New York Mets (14-14) Tuesday in the 2nd game of a 4-game set at Citi Field at 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 1-0

The Cubs stole Monday’s game 3-1 after scoring 3 runs in the final 2 frames. They trailed 1-0 for 7 innings before getting on the board with a run in the 8th. INF/OF Christopher Morel delivered a 2-run homer in the top of the 9th to garner the eventual win.

The blown save was uncharacteristic for the Mets, who are 7th with a 2.87 bullpen ERA this season. The Mets were only able to scratch across 1 run on 4 hits Monday. They are 16th with 4.43 R/game and 14th with 4.25 opponent R/game.

Cubs at Mets projected starters

RHP Javier Assad vs. LHP Sean Manaea

Assad (2-0, 2.00 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 27 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K Thursday against Houston Astros
1 career start vs. Mets: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 6 K

Manaea (1-1, 3.33 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 5.2 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 24 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 6 K against San Francisco Giants Wednesday
2 career starts vs. Cubs: 0-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 9 K in 10 IP

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Cubs at Mets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cubs +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Mets -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-200) | Mets -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Cubs at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 4, Mets 2

Moneyline

The Cubs have won 5 of 7, and they have the advantage on the bump. The 26-year-old Assad has yet to allow more than 2 ER in a start this season. Meanwhile, Manaea has allowed at least 2 BB in all 5 starts.

I like the CUBS +105.

Run line/Against the spread

I don’t like either side of the run line here. I will take a chance on Assad here. He has 5+ K’s in 4 of 5 starts, and he struck out 6 Mets in his only start against them in his career. The Mets are the 6th-toughest team to K, but for the price, I’m taking JAVIER ASSAD OVER 4.5 K’S (+105).

Over/Under

This total has fallen from 7.5 to 7 Tuesday morning, and we’re pegging 6 runs here. However, there’s just too little leverage to risk it.

PASS, and take the aforementioned plus-money ventures.

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Chicago Cubs at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Cubs at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (17-11) visit the New York Mets (14-13) at Citi Field Monday to begin a 4-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024; split last season 3-3

The Mets lost 4-2 in 11 innings as -136 home favorites against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday with the Under (8) still hitting despite the game going to extras. It was a pitchers’ duel early on, with both teams combining for just 2 runs in the 1st 10 innings. Mets 3B Mark Vientos walked it off with a 2-run HR in the 11th.

The Cubs, who were +140 underdogs, lost 5-4 at the Boston Red Sox Sunday night as the total (9) pushed. The Cubs nearly pulled off the upset, tying the game 4-4 in the 8th after trailing 4-0 in the 6th, but RHP Mark Leiter Jr. failed to get an out in the 9th, giving up 1 earned on 2 hits and a walk.

Cubs at Mets projected starters

RHP Jameson Taillon vs. RHP Luis Severino

Taillon (2-0, 1.69 ERA) makes his 3rd start this season. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 10 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 4-3 home victory against Houston Astros Wednesday
.300 OBA vs. left-handed batters and .191 vs. righties

Severino (2-2, 2.67 ERA) makes his 6th start of the season. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 27 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 5-1 loss to San Fransisco Giants Tuesday
2024 home stats: 2-1, 2.25 ERA (16 IP, 4 ER) in 3 starts

Cubs at Mets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cubs +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Mets -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Mets -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cubs at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 2, Cubs 1

Moneyline

The Mets are 8-5 after a win, good for the 3rd-best record in MLB.

The Chicago Cubs, on the other hand, are 6-7 straight up as road underdogs. Given this is Taillon’s 1st road start, I expect some regression after his early success.

LEAN METS (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

The Mets are 5-8 on the run line as home favorites. Combine that with the Cub’s 14-4 RL record as underdogs, and I would PASS, even at these odds.

Over/Under

The Cubs post a .295 OBP on the road, compared to .356 at Wrigley Field. The Mets are the opposite, with a higher OBP on the road (.340) than at home (.304).

And given the Cubs’ Under record of 6-3-1 after a loss, I see a low-scoring game.

BET UNDER 8 (-110).

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St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (13-14) and New York Mets (13-13) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cardinals lead 2-0

The Cardinals picked up a 7-4 win Saturday as moderate -135 favorites with the Over (7.5) cashing. In Friday’s opener, St. Louis posted a 4-2 victory as a +110 underdog and the Under (7.5) hit.

St. Louis has won 3 in a row and 4 of the past 5. The Under holds a 4-2 edge in the past 6 contests overall, while the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 road outings for the Cardinals.

The Mets have dropped 5 of the past 6 games, while scoring 2 or fewer runs in 4 of those outings. The Under holds a slight 3-2 edge in the Mets’ past 5 outings. Despite the 2 losses in this series, New York is still 6-3 in the past 9 home games.

Cardinals at Mets projected starters

RHP Lance Lynn vs. LHP Jose Quintana

Lynn (1-0, 2.81 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 25 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 5-3 home victory vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Monday
2024 road splits: 1-0, 0.82 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 2 BB, 6 K in 11 IP across 2 starts

Quintana (1-2, 4.21 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 25 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 3 BB, 4 K in 5-2 setback at San Francisco Giants Monday
2023 home splits: 0-1, 2.79 ERA (9 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 10 H, 1 HR, 5 BB, 8 K, .278 opponents’ batting average (OBA) in 2 starts

Cardinals at Mets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Mets -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+155) | Mets +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Mets 3

Moneyline

The CARDINALS (-105) are a solid play as short underdogs in the series finale. St. Louis has been on a roll lately, sans for a 14-1 loss at home against Arizona Tuesday.

The Mets (-115) have dropped 5 of the past 6 games, while posting 2 or fewer runs in 4 of those outings.

Run line/Against the spread

The Mets +1.5 (-190) will cost nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward, if you require insurance, and you just cannot bring yourself to play New York straight up in the series finale.

AVOID and focus on the moneyline.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 5 games for the Mets, with New York cobbling together 4 or fewer runs in 5 of the past 6 outings. While that sounds great for potential Unders, the pitching staff has coughed up 4 or more runs in 7 of the previous 8 contests.

The Cardinals have hit the Under in 4 of the past 6 games, and the total has gone low at a 9-4 clip in the past 13 outings.

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St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (12-14) and New York Mets (13-12) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: St. Louis leads 1-0

St. Louis picked up a 4-2 win over New York in Friday’s opener, covering as a +112 road favorite. The Cardinals jumped out to a 4-0 lead by the middle of the 3rd and were able to hold on as the Mets only scored 1 run apiece in the 5th and 6th innings. It was the Redbirds’ 2nd win in a row and their 3rd in the last 4 games — they had lost 4 in a row before this current 3-1 run.

The Mets have lost 4 of their last 5 — they won Wednesday’s series finale at San Francisco. RHP Jose Butto took the loss Friday as he yielded 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks with 4 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

Cardinals at Mets projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. RHP Adrian Houser

Gray (2-1, 1.04 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 0.5 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 through 17 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 2-0 home loss vs. Milwaukee Brewers Sunday
Career vs. Mets: 3-0, 2.60 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 13 H, 6 BB, 18 K in 3 starts

Houser (0-2, 7.45 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.76 WHIP, 6.5 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 through 19 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 8 ER, 7 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 10-0 setback at Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday
Career vs. St. Louis: 5-6, 3.07 ERA (70 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 64 H, 30 BB, 47 K across 13 starts and 3 relief appearances

Cardinals at Mets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Mets +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+135) | Mets +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cardinals at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 3, Mets 1

Moneyline

LEAN CARDINALS (-135).

St. Louis is 3-1 in its last 4 games overall and is 3-1 in its last 4 home games. The Cardinals have also won back-to-back games vs. New York, being 3-0 in the last 3 meetings with the Mets in New York.

This is only a lean because the Mets are 6-4 in their last 10 games and because they hold the narrow 6-4 lead in their last 10 meetings with St. Louis.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

These are very similar teams with very similar ATS records this season so far. The Cardinals are 15-11 ATS, while the Mets are 13-12, so this would be a bet with a fair amount of risk either way. PASS on a run line wager as both the moneyline and total are safer bets.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Cardinals and is 7-3 in their last 10 games overall. For New York, the Under is 3-1 in its last 4 games and is 2-1 in its last 3 home games. The Under has also hit in back-to-back St. Louis-New York matchups and is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (12-11) and San Francisco Giants (12-13) wrap up a 3-game series at Oracle Park Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 2-0

The Mets have lost 3 games in a row after falling 5-1 against the Giants Tuesday and failing to cash as +117 road underdogs. New York avoided the shutout with a 9th-inning RBI from DH DJ Stewart. RHP Luis Severino picked up the loss after allowing 3 earned runs in 6 innings.

San Francisco has won back-to-back games after Tuesday’s victory as a -127 home favorite. RF Mike Yastrzemski led the way with 3 RBIs while the Giants had 9 hits. RHP Logan Webb pitched 6 scoreless innings to pick up the win.

Mets at Giants projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. LHP Blake Snell

Manaea (1-1, 4.12 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 19 2/3 innings.

Mets are 2-2 in his starts
Has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 3 of his 4 starts
Has given up just 1 HR this season while striking out 21 and walking 10

Snell (0-3, 11.57 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.97 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 11 2/3 innings.

Giants are 0-3 in his starts
Has allowed 5 or more ER in 2 of his 3 starts
Has pitched 4 2/3 innings or fewer in each start
Has allowed 15 ER and 2 HR this season while striking out 12 and and walking 5

Mets at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-190) | Giants -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Mets at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 7, Giants 4

Moneyline

BET METS (+110).

While New York has lost 3 games in a row, it has won 6 of its last 9. The Mets have struggled offensively in their last 3 games, but this time around they face Snell, who has had a tough start to the season.

The Giants fell 17-1 in his last start, and the opposing team has scored 8 or more runs in each of Snell’s previous 3 starts.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline presents more profit for the Mets.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (+100).

The Mets have hit the Over in 5 of their last 8 games and scored 6 or more runs in 5 of their last 10.

The Giants have scored 5 runs in each of the 1st 2 games this series and 5 or more runs in 4 of their last 6.

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New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (12-9) and San Francisco Giants (10-13) open a 3-game series at Oracle Park Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Mets won 4-3 last season

The Mets are coming off a 10-0 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday with the Over (9) cashing in Southern California. New York, which was a +214 underdog, had won 6 straight and back-to-back games as an underdog of +151 or more.

The Giants, who were -131 home favorites, lost 5-3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday as the total (8) pushed. San Francisco has alternated wins and losses over its last 4 games and is 8-8 in its last 16.

Mets at Giants projected starters

LHP José Quintana vs. RHP Keaton Winn

Quintana (1-1, 3.05 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 3-1 home victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
2024 road stats: 1-0, 3.27 ERA (11 IP, 4 ER), 1.46 WHIP in 2 starts
Career vs. Giants: 1-3, 4.30 ERA (29 1/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.13 WHIP in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance — last faced San Francisco in 2022

Winn (1-3, 4.09 ERA) makes his 5th start. The rookie has a 1.09 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 22 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-1 victory at Miami Marlins Wednesday
2024 home stats: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 1 start, a 4-0 loss to San Diego Padres April 6
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Mets at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Giants -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+155) | Giants +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Giants 4

Moneyline

The METS (-105) have not lost back-to-back outings since they opened the season on a 5-game skid from March 29-April 4. Since then, they’re 12-4 overall and 5-3 as underdogs. Quintana has also been slightly better than expected, allowing 2 earned runs or fewer in 3 of his 4 starts.

BET METS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

Taking New York as a slight underdog to win straight up is the safer play in this series opener. The Mets should bounce back after getting blown out at the Dodgers last time out, but it’s unlikely they win by 2 or more runs.

PASS. Bet Mets ML and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

The Over is 7-2 when the Mets are on the road this season, which is the highest clip in MLB for a team’s away games. The Mets are also 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games.

Winn’s worst outing of the season so far was his only home start April 6 when he gave up 4 earned runs to the Padres, who average 1.31 fewer runs per road game than the Mets.

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

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New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (12-10) welcome the New York Mets (11-8) to Dodger Stadium Saturday for the 2nd game of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 1-0

The Mets are on a 5-game streak following Friday’s 9-4 victory as +175 underdogs in the opener. SS Francisco Lindor broke a 4-4 tie with a 2-run homer in the top of the seventh inning. New York is 5-2 on the road and 11-8 against the spread (ATS) this season.

The Dodgers have struggled as of late, losing 4 of their last 5 games, all of which have been at home. Plus, they were favorites in each contest, including heavy chalk at -420 in a 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. They’ve actually been favored in all 22 games they’ve played this season. They’ve lost 2 straight series yet are still 8-6 straight up at home in 2024. Los Angeles is 9-13 ATS.

Mets at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Jose Butto vs. RHP Gavin Stone

Butto (0-0, 0.75 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.75 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 12 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 2-1 home win over Kansas City Royals Sunday
Never faced Dodgers before
Mets are 2-0 in his starts

Stone (1-1, 6.14 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 14 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-2 home win over San Diego Padres April 13

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Dodgers are 2-1 in his 3 starts this season

Mets at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Dodgers -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-134) | Dodgers -1.5 (+112)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Mets 5

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline on both sides is playable here, but the value is on the Mets’ spread. That’s the preferred play in his game.

Run line/Against the spread

BET METS +1.5 (-134).

New York has been on fire as of late, winning 4 straight games by 2 runs or more. The Mets torched the Dodgers Friday as well, scoring 9 for the second consecutive game. The Mets have allowed a combined 2 runs in Butto’s starts as well.

The Dodgers are reeling and, as mentioned, have lost 4 of their last 5. They still have a talented lineup; however, they are 1-2 ATS in Stone’s 3 starts this season. Los Angeles is just 5-9 ATS as home.

Take METS +1.5 (-134).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9.5 (-105).

The Mets have scored 6 or more in 6 of their last 8 games. They have consistently been strong offensively over the past 2 weeks and are 5-3 O/U since April 11. New York is 10-9 O/U on the season.

The Dodgers are 13-8-1 and have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games. Los Angeles is 9-4-1 O/U at home. Considering these trends, back OVER 9.5 (-105).

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New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (10-8) and Los Angeles Dodgers (12-9) meet Friday to open a 3-game series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; tied 3-3 last season

New York routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 Wednesday while covering as a -154 home favorite. New York has scored 6 or more runs in 3 of its last 5 games. The Mets have won 4 straight and have allowed only 1 run in 3 of their last 4 wins.

Los Angeles suffered a 2-0 loss vs. the Washington Nationals Wednesday while failing to cover as a -216 home favorite. The Dodgers have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are only 2-4 in their last 6 games, all 6 being at home.

Mets at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Manaea (1-1, 4.30 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 14 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 4 K in an 11-7 loss vs. the Kansas City Royals Saturday
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-5, 7.50 ERA (42 IP, 35 ER), 53 H, 11 BB, 39 K across 7 starts and 3 relief appearances

Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 in 16 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K in 8-7 loss to San Diego Padres on April 12
First career start vs. Mets

Mets at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +168 (bet $100 to win $168) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-120) | Dodgers -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Mets 3

Moneyline

PASS.

I do like the Dodgers (-200) to win here, but it is by no means a safe bet as the Mets are the hotter team, being 8-2 in their last 10 compared to LA’s 4-6. I also would not risk betting on the Dodgers as such heavy favorites, so bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET METS +1.5 (-120).

The Mets have covered the spread in each of their last 4 games and are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after starting the season 1-7 ATS. The Dodgers have covered only 2 of their last 6 games are 9-12 ATS this season. New York is also the hotter team, which makes this an even safer bet.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-114).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for LA and is 3-2 in its last 5 games. The Under has also hit in each of the last 5 New York-LA matchups and is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings between these squads.

This is only a lean because the Over is 6-4 in New York’s last 10 games and 5-5 in LA’s last 10 games.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-6) and New York Mets (8-8) meet Tuesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: New York leads 1-0

New York picked up the 6-3 win in Monday’s series opener while covering as a -119 home favorite. Pittsburgh scored 3 runs in the top of the 6th, but the Mets rallied with 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th and scored 3 more in the 8th.

Reliever Aroldis Chapman took the loss, allowing 3 ER, 1 H, and 1 BB with 2 K (one on a wild pitch) in 1/3 of an inning before being ejected. The Pirates have lost 2 of their last 3 games.

Pirates at Mets projected starters

RHP Jared Jones vs. LHP Jose Quintana

Jones (1-2, 4.00 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 1.0 BB/9 and 12.5 K/9 in 18 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 1/3 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 8 K in a 5-1 road loss vs. the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday
First career start vs. Mets

Quintana (1-1, 3.45 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 15 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K in a 16-4 win over the Atlanta Braves Thursday
Career vs. Pittsburgh: 5-2, 3.33 ERA (73 IP, 27 ER), 75 H, 11 BB, 67 K across 14 starts

Pirates at Mets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pirates +112 (bet $100 to win $112) | Mets -132 (bet $132 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-225) | Mets -1.5 (+184)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pirates at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Pirates 4

Moneyline

BET METS (-132).

New York has won the last 2 games against the Pirates in New York and the Mets are 6-1 overall in the last 7 meetings in the Big Apple. New York is 4-1 in its last 5 games while Pittsburgh is only 2-4 in its last 6.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like Pittsburgh +1.5 (-225) to cover here especially as the Pirates are 12-5 ATS this season while the Mets are only 8-8, but they are not worth the (-225) risk. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 2 of New York’s last 3 games and in 6 of the last 9 games. For Pittsburgh, the Over has hit in back-to-back games. The Over has also each of the last 3 Pirates-Mets meetings, but be aware that the Under has gone 5-5 in the last 10 meetings and that the Under has hit in 4 of New York’s last 10 and 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 10.

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New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (4-7) and Atlanta Braves (7-3) wrap up what was originally scheduled as a 4-game series Thursday at Truist Park following Wednesday’s postponement. First pitch for the finale is scheduled for 12:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Mets scored an 8-7 win Monday as a heavy underdog (+195) as the Over (10) easily cashed. The Braves returned the favor 6-5 Tuesday as the favorite cashed (-176), while the Over (9) again cashed. Wednesday’s game was rained out and it will be made up Sept. 26.

After an 0-5 start, the Mets have picked up the pace with 4 wins in the past 6 outings. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games.

The Braves have won 4 of the past 5 games with 3 of the victories by 1 run. The Over has connected in 4 of the past 5 games, including both meetings in this series, while the Over is 7-2-1 in Atlanta’s 10 games.

Mets at Braves projected starters

LHP Jose Quintana vs. RHP Allan Winans

Quintana (0-1, 2.61 ERA) makes his 3rd start in 2024. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 5.2 BB/9, 7.0 K/9 in 10 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 3-2 win last Friday in Cincinnati
Last start vs. Braves: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 6 K in a 7-0 loss in Atlanta on Aug. 23, 2023

Winans (1-2, 5.29 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start in 2024. He had a 1.39 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9, 9.5 K/9 in 32 1/3 IP in his first 6 major-league starts in 2023.

2023 home splits: 0-1, 8.44 ERA (16 IP, 15 ER — 5 HR), 3 BB, 14 K in 3 starts
2023 vs. Mets: 1-1, 5.56 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 7 ER — 2 HR), 3 BB, 13 K in 2 starts

Mets at Braves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Braves -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-135) | Braves -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Braves 4

Moneyline

The METS (+140) are a decent play moderate underdogs behind the veteran Quintana against the unproven Winans.

The Braves (-165) saw mixed results from Winans in his 6 starts last season, including 2 outings against the Mets. He twirled 7 scoreless innings at Citi Field Aug. 12, then he was bombarded for 7 ER, 9 H and 2 HR in just 4 1/3 IP in a loss Aug. 21.

Quintana has fired out of the gate this season, allowing just 3 ER in 10 1/3 IP in 2 starts. He has walked 6 batters, and that’s a little bit of a concern.

Run line/Against the spread

The METS +1.5 (-135) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little bit of insurance and would prefer not to pick them straight up.

Remember, in the past 4 victories by the Braves, they have won 3 of those games by just a single run. So, playing New York makes sense based upon that trend, too.

Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-115) is worth a look, as this number is quite high despite the fact we saw the Over cashed in the first 2 games of the series. Go lightly, however, with a half-unit play at most.

While the Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games, the Under has hit in each of Quintana’s 2 outings.

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