New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
In this upcoming Mets vs. Athletics game, the Mets (8-4) will face off against the Athletics (5-8) in the second game of a three-game series. The Mets are coming off a series
Game outlook
In this upcoming Mets vs. Athletics game, the Mets (8-4) will face off against the Athletics (5-8) in the second game of a three-game series. The Mets are coming off a series win over the Marlins, while the Athletics recently lost a series to the Padres. David Peterson will be the starting pitcher for the Mets with a 2.53 ERA, while the Athletics have yet to name their starter. First pitch is set for 4:05 EST from Sacramento. The Mets are the betting favorite with a line starting at -140. Stay tuned for our prediction and updates on this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets -135 | Athletics +120
Spread: Mets -1.5 (+116) | Athletics +1.5 (-135)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets recently had a six-game winning streak until their 5-0 loss to the Marlins in their series conclusion. Despite this loss, the Mets are tied for the NL East lead with the Phillies after their first 12 games. Their recent success came mostly at home, where they swept the Blue Jays and took two out of three from the Marlins. They are now heading to Sacramento to face the Athletics after a day off on Thursday. Pete Alonso has been a standout player for the Mets, leading the team with three home runs and 15 RBIs with a batting average of .333. Alonso bats third in the lineup and has a hit in each of his last four games. Juan Soto, in his first season with the team, has been a solid contributor with 12 hits while batting .279. Francisco Lindor, the leadoff man and starting shortstop, is batting .244 with one home run and five RBIs. David Peterson, a 29-year-old left-hander, will make his third start of the season for the Mets with a 1-0 record and a 2.53 ERA. The Mets are currently ranked 17th in power rankings, with the 16th-ranked offense and the top-ranked defense in the league, allowing an average of 2.45 points per game. They have a record of 8-4 this season.