Here are our best odds, picks, and predictions for today’s MLB action: Mets vs. Pirates.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings)
Top MLB Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Mets vs. Pirates
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates O/U
If the Mets do not start regaining the offensive momentum that built them a decent cushion in the NL East, the Braves will soon surpass them, as New York starts the day just one game ahead.
The Mets squandered a golden opportunity to keep breathing room between them and Atlanta, as they lost the final two games of a three-game series against the lowly Nationals. While New York’s pitching is largely to blame, as it allowed 14 runs over the last 18 innings, its offense has been just as atrocious, scoring two runs in that span. The Mets put just four runners in scoring position over the weekend’s two games, and an Eduardo Escobar solo home run was their only extra-base hit.
The under has cashed in Pittsburgh’s last five games, as it has totaled just five runs over the previous four. These two offenses rank 20th and 26th in wRC+ over the last seven days, and we expect the poor offensive output to continue.
Bet: Mets-Pirates UNDER 8.5 (-115 at DraftKings)
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