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New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Mets (71-81) open a 4-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (83-69) Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 4-2

The Mets cruised to an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. N.Y. is 8 games back of the Chicago Cubs for the final Wild Card spot in the NL with only 10 games remaining on its schedule.

The Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in extra innings Wednesday as 2B Bryson Stott hit a 2-run double in the top of the 10th inning to win. Philadelphia has won 4 of its last 6 games and currently holds the top Wild Card Spot in the NL.

Mets at Phillies projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. LHP Ranger Suarez

Peterson (3-8, 5.22 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.59 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 100 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 10 K in a 5-3 home loss to the Cincinnati Reds Friday.
2023 road stats: 1-6, 7.35 ERA (49 IP, 40 ER) in 10 starts and 2 relief appearances.
Career vs. Phillies: 1-2, 4.83 ERA (31 2/3 IP, 17 ER) in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Suarez (3-6, 3.80 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 113 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K in a 6-1 road victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday
Home stats: 0-3, 4.94 ERA (54 2/3 IP, 30 ER) in 10 starts
Career vs. Mets: 1-3, 3.73 ERA (31 1/3 IP, 13 ER) in 5 starts and 7 relief appearances

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Mets at Phillies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Phillies -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-140) | Phillies -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Mets at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Mets 3

Moneyline

While the Phillies (-175) should come away with the win on Thursday, I’ll PASS on their moneyline at the current odds. If you can get Philadelphia’s moneyline at -160 odds or better, then I’d feel more comfortable playing it straight up.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (+115) is the play in this game with Philadelphia being the much better team at this point in the season. In the first 6 meetings between these NL East teams this season, 5 of them were decided by at least 2 runs.

Peterson has dreadful road splits this season and the Phillies boast the 5th-best ISO (.225), the 8th-best wOBA (.356), and the 8th-best wRC+ (123) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of August.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is the lean in this contest despite the Phillies swinging a hot bat right now. The Under is 5-1 in the first 6 meetings between N.Y. and Philadelphia this season.

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New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’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 (59-67) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (80-44) on Tuesday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (TBS). 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: Braves lead 8-3

The Mets defeated the Braves 10-4 Monday as OF DJ Stewart, OF Rafael Ortega, and SS Francisco Lindor all homered. New York has won 5 of its last 6 contests, but it remains in 4th place in the NL East race.

In Monday’s lopsided loss to the Mets, DH Marcell Ozuna hit 2 solo HRs for the Braves. Atlanta has lost 2 straight games, however, it is still 12 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the NL East.

Mets at Braves projected starters

RHP Tylor Megill vs. RHP Bryce Elder

Megill (7-6, 5.53 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.70 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 86 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 5 K in an 8-3 home win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday
Road stats: 2-4, 8.20 ERA (37 1/3 IP, 34 ER) in 9 starts
Career vs. Braves: 1-2, 4.66 ERA (36 2/3 IP, 19 ER) in 7 starts and 1 relief appearance

Elder (9-4, 3.46 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 138 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K in a 5-0 victory over the New York Yankees last Tueaday
Home stats: 5-1, 3.12 ERA (75 IP, 26 ER) in 13 starts
Career vs. Mets: 1-0, 7.56 ERA (8 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 1 start and 1 relief appearance

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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 8:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Braves -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (+105) | Braves -1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Mets 4

Moneyline

It’s hard to see the Braves losing 3 straight games, but I’ll PASS on wagering on the costly moneyline in this divisional showdown.

Run line/Against the spread

After getting blown out on Monday, I’ll take the BRAVES -1.5 (-125) at home on Tuesday with Elder on the mound. The Braves have defeated the Mets by at least 2 runs in 7 of their 8 wins against their division rivals this season.

Over/Under

OVER 10.5 (-115) is the lean in this matchup as Megill has been giving up runs often this season. Megill has surrendered at least 4 ER in 3 of his last 4 starts.

Since the start of August, the Braves boast the 3rd-best ISO (.217), the best wOBA (.372), and the 2nd-best wRC+ (132) against right-handed pitching. On top of that, the Over is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings this season.

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New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’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 (58-67) open a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (80-43) on Monday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. 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: Braves lead 8-2

The Mets had a 4-game win streak snapped with a 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday. New York is still 23 games behind Atlanta in the NL East despite that it went 6-4 in its last 10 contests, and remains 7 games back of an NL Wild Card.

The Braves fell to the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday, snapping a 5-game win streak. Atlanta is 8-2 in its last 10 games and is 13 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the division. The Braves are expected to get a spot start RHP Allan Winans in Monday’s contest.

Mets at Braves projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. RHP Allan Winans

Peterson (3-7, 5.45 ERA) makes his 15th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 72 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 6 BB, 5 K in 7-4 home loss vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
2023 road stats: 1-5, 7.75 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 33 ER) in 8 starts and 2 relief appearances
Career vs. Braves: 3-4, 4.83 ERA (41 IP, 22 ER) in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance

Winans (1-0, 1.59 ERA) makes his 3rd career start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 through 11 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K in a 21-3 victory over the Mets on Aug. 12
Will make his first home start of the season

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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 8:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Braves -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-105) | Braves -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Mets 3

Moneyline

While the Braves should take care of business at home on Monday, just AVOID their moneyline in this game at over -200 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

BRAVES -1.5 (-115) is the play in this NL East bout as Atlanta boasts the best ISO (.240), the best wOBA (.379) and the 2nd-best wRC+ (137) against left-handed pitching since the start of July. The Braves have won by at least 2 runs in 7 of their 8 wins against the Mets this season.

Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-115) is the lean in this game despite the Braves being capable of hitting the Over themselves. However, the Over is 5-5 in the last 10 meetings overall and Winans should limit New York’s lineup for a 2nd time this season.

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

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

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The New York Mets (55-66) open a 4-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (54-67) on Thursday at Busch Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cardinals lead 2-1

The Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 Wednesday, their 3rd win in their last 4 games. New York is in 4th place in the NL East, 23 1/2 games back of the Atlanta Braves.

The Cardinals were blanked 8-0 by the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, snapping a 3-game win streak. St. Louis is in 4th place in the NL Central, 11 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for 1st place.

Mets at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Jose Quintana vs. RHP Adam Wainwright

Quintana (0-4, 3.03 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 29 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 6-0 home loss to the Braves Saturday
2023 road stats: 0-2, 3.38 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 7 ER) in 3 starts
Career vs. Cardinals: 5-4, 4.42 ERA (59 IP, 29 ER) over 12 starts

Wainwright (3-7, 8.78 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 2.09 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 through 66 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 1 IP, 8 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 0 K in a 12-8 road loss to the Kansas City Royals Friday
2023 home stats: 1-5, 9.26 ERA (35 IP, 36 ER) in 8 starts.
Career vs. Mets: 8-6, 4.58 ERA (92 1/3 IP, 47 ER) in 15 starts and 2 relief appearances

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Mets at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Cardinals +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+125) | Cardinals +1.5 (-155)
Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 7, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

I’ll back the METS (-125) on the road in this matchup. Quintana has been solid in his first 5 starts, but he hasn’t gotten run support in his last 2 outings — that should change against Wainwright.

Run line/Against the spread

METS -1.5 (+120) has fantastic value with Wainwright getting the nod for the Cardinals. S. Louis has lost by at least 4 runs in 6 of Wainwright’s last 7 starts.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 10.5 (-115).

The Cardinals boast the 10th-best wOBA (.331) and wRC+ (111) against left-handed pitching this season. Meanwhile, Wainwright has given up 4 earned runs or more in 6 of his last 7 starts.

The Mets have also hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 road games.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (53-65) begin a 3-game series against the New York Mets (53-65) on Monday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pirates lead 2-1

The Pirates split a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, winning 4-2 before losing the 2nd game 6-5 in the 10th inning. Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses in its last 5 contests and is in 4th place in the NL Central, 11 1/2 games out of 1st.

The Mets squeaked out a 7-6 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday to snap a 3-game losing streak. New York remains in 4th place in the NL East and is 22 1/2 games behind dividion-leading Atlanta.

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Pirates at Mets projected starters

RHP Quinn Priester vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco

Priester (2-1, 8.75 ERA) makes his career 6th start. He has a 1.90 WHIP, 5.7 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 23 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 6-5 home loss to the Braves on Wednesday
Road stats: 1-0, 6.75 ERA (9 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts
Rookie’s 1st career start vs. the Mets

Carrasco (3-6, 6.42 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 81 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 3-2 home loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday
Home stats: 1-2, 7.82 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 31 ER) in 8 starts
Career vs. Pirates: 2-1, 2.96 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 9 ER) in 5 starts

Pirates 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 1:43 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pirates +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Mets -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-160) | Mets -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Pirates at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 6, Pirates 5

Moneyline

Even with New York’s woes this season, I’ll back the METS (-135) at home in Monday’s matchup. The Mets are 29-27 at home, while the Pirates are 24-33 on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PIRATES +1.5 (-160) is the play for the run line unless the odds are worse than -160. The Pirates have won 3 of Priester’s 1st 5 starts, and Carrasco will likely keep this game close at home.

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Over/Under

OVER 10.5 (-115) is how I’d bet on the run total. Priester and Carrasco have both given up at least 4 ER in 4 of their last 5 starts.

The Pirates are also 7-3 to the Over in their last 10 games overall.

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New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (46-52) finish a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (52-47) on Sunday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 1-1

The Mets lost 8-6 to the Red Sox Saturday to give them 6 losses in their last 10 contests. New York is 17 1/2 games back of the Atlanta Braves atop the NL East and are 7 games back of the final NL Wild Card.

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran, 1B Triston Casas (2), SS Yu Chang, and DH Justin Turner all homered in Saturday’s win. Boston snapped a 3-game losing skid with the victory and is now 8 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

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Mets at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. LHP Brennan Bernardino

Carrasco (3-3, 5.35 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 65 2/3 IP.

Has walked 2 or more batters in 10 of his first 13 starts
Has given up at least 1 HR in 11 of his 13 starts

Bernardino (1-0, 2.48 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 32 2/3 IP.

Has yet to pitch more than 2 innings in his first 3 starts
Handed things off to RHP Nick Pivetta in his last 2 starts
As a starter: 0-0, 1.69 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K

Mets at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Red Sox -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-155) | Red Sox -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Mets at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Mets 4

Moneyline

The RED SOX (-145) are my play in Sunday night’s matchup considering how both of these teams have performed recently. Boston has won 7 of the last 8 meetings overall with New York.

Run line/Against the spread

RED SOX -1.5 (+125) has decent value with the Mets rolling out Carrasco. Boston has defeated its opponent by multiple runs in 7 of its last 8 wins.

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Over/Under

OVER 9.5 (-115) is how I’d play the run total with Carrasco drawing another start for the Mets. Both of these teams are top 6 in ISO, top 7 in wOBA, and top 8 in wRC+ against right-handed pitching since the start of July (Pivetta will likely pitch the most innings for Boston on Sunday).

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New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (45-51) will begin a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (51-46) on Friday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since Red Sox swept 4 games in 2021

The Mets lost to the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Thursday, which snapped a 3-game winning streak. New York is 17 1/2 games back of the 1st-place Atlanta Braves in the NL East.

The Red Sox were defeated 6-5 on Wednesday by the Oakland Athletics. Boston has still gone 7-3 in its last 10 games and is in 4th place, 8 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East.

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Mets at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Kodai Senga vs. RHP Kutter Crawford

Senga (7-5, 3.20 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 95 2/3 innings.

Has walked multiple batters in 13 of his 17 starts
Has tallied 6 or more strikeouts in 14 of his 17 starts

Crawford (4-4, 3.74 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 67 1/3 innings.

Has recorded 5 or more strikeouts in 4 of his last 6 starts
Red Sox have won his 3 straight starts

Mets at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Red Sox -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-190) | Red Sox -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mets at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, Mets 4

Moneyline

With the Mets still failing show any consistency, I’ll back the RED SOX (-120) at home on Friday. The Mets are 22-29 on the road while the Red Sox are 26-22 at home. Also, Boston has won 17 of its last 28 games.

Run line/Against the spread

Crawford has pitched better in recent starts, but I’ll PASS on the run line in this game as the Mets should keep it close.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-110) is the lean in this game despite Senga’s walk issues and Crawford’s inconsistent pitching. The Mets are 7-2-1 to the Over in their last 10 games overall while the Red Sox have gone Under in 30 of their last 53 games overall.

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New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Mets (40-46) will conclude a 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (50-37) on Thursday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 2-0

In Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over the Diamondbacks, the Mets scored both of their runs in the top of the 9th inning. New York is currently on a 4-game winning streak, though they remain 18 games back in the NL East race.

The Diamondbacks have now lost 3 straight games following Wednesday’s loss. Arizona is 4-6 in its last 10 contests and is only 1 1/2 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West.

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Mets at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. RHP Ryne Nelson

Carrasco (2-3, 5.94 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 53 innings.

Has given up at least 1 HR in 10 of his 11 starts
Has allowed multiple runs and walks in 9 starts

Nelson (5-4, 4.67 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 90 2/3 innings.

Has struck out 5 or more batters in 4 consecutive starts
In hislast 2 starts has allowed a combined 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 12 K in 14 1/3 IP

Mets at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Diamondbacks -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-175) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Mets at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Mets 3

Moneyline

The Mets have won the 1st 2 games of the series, but I’ll back the DIAMONDBACKS (-130) to avoid the sweep on Thursday. Nelson has looked better in recent starts and Carrasco has mightily struggled this season.

Run line/Against the spread

DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+145) has solid value at the current odds with Carrasco pitching for the Mets. Arizona has won by multiple runs in each of its last 9 wins.

The Diamondbacks also have the 6th-best ISO (.181) and are tied for the 4th-best wOBA (.335). They also own the 8th-best wRC+ (107) against right-handed pitching this season.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-105) is the pick in this game despite 2 inconsistent pitchers taking the mound. The Mets are 5-2-2 to the Under in their last 9 games overall, while the Diamondbacks are 6-1 to the Under in their last 7 overall.

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New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Mets (39-46) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (50-36) on Wednesday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 1-0 after winning the series opener 8-5 on Tuesday

The Mets got home runs from OF Starling Marte, OF Brandon Nimmo, and C Francisco Alvarez in Tuesday’s victory. New York has won 3 consecutive games, but it remains 18 games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.

While the Diamondbacks lost the series open, it was a positive sign to see OF Corbin Carroll back in the lineup, who hit his 18th homer of the season. Arizona has recorded a 4-6 record in its last 10 contests but is still 2 1/2 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West.

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Mets at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Kodai Senga vs. LHP Tommy Henry

Senga (6-5, 3.53 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 through 81 2/3 IP.

Has walked 3 or more batters in 11 of his 15 outings
Has recorded 6 or more strikeouts in 12 starts

Henry (5-1, 4.08 ERA) makes his 13th start and 14th appearance. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 68 1/3 IP.

Has given up at least 1 HR in 5 consecutive starts.
After allowing multiple ER in each of his first 6 turns he’s permitted 2 or fewer ER in 4 of his last 6

Mets at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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

Mets at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Mets 4

Moneyline

The DIAMONDBACKS (-105) are my bet in Wednesday’s NL showdown despite the Mets winning 3 games in a row. Arizona is 24-21 at home compared to New York owning a 19-27 record on the road this season.

The Mets are also 1-5 in their last 6 games against a left-handed starter.

Run line/Against the spread

DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-165) is the play for those that aren’t comfortable taking Arizona to win outright. Senga struggles with walks and that could be costly against a Diamondbacks squad that has the 4th-most steals (83) in baseball.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-105) is the lean in this game despite the 1st game of the series hitting the Over. The Mets are 4-1-2 to the Under in their last 7 overall and the Diamondbacks are 5-1 to the Under in their last 6 overall.

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Milwaukee Brewers at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Milwaukee Brewers (41-38) play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the New York Mets (36-43) on Wednesday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 4-1

The Brewers had a 2-game win streak snapped with a 7-2 loss Tuesday. Milwaukee has tallied a 6-4 record in its last 10 games and is half a game back of the NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds.

The Mets got home runs from OF Brandon Nimmo (2), SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Daniel Vogelbach as they notched their first win over the Brewers this season on Tuesday. New York has struggled with a 3-7 record in its last 10 contests and is only 5 games ahead of the Washington Nationals at the bottom of the NL East.

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Brewers at Mets projected starters

LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Kodai Senga

Miley (5-2, 2.91 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 through 52 2/3 IP.

The Brewers are 7-3 in his 10 starts
Apr. 4 vs. Mets: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 3 K in a 9-0 victory

Senga (6-5, 3.52 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 5.2 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 through 76 2/3 IP.

Has walked 3 or more batters in 11 of his first 14 outings
Has posted 6 or more strikeouts in 11 games

Brewers 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 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Brewers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Mets -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers +1.5 (-165) | Mets -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Brewers at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 4, Mets 3

Moneyline

I’ll back the BREWERS (+120) on the road on Wednesday considering how the Mets have performed recently. Senga’s control concerns could be troublesome against Milwaukee, who is tied for the 9th-best walk rate (9.2%) against right-handed pitching this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Considering that I have the Brewers winning outright, I believe they keep the game close. That being said, I’ll PASS on the run line in this game unless you can get Milwaukee at -160 odds or better.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the pick in this matchup despite Senga’s walk issues. The Mets are 4-0 to the Under in Senga’s last 4 starts against an NL Central team.

The Under is also 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings between these teams in New York.

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