Miami Marlins vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Marlins will be looking to secure a series win against the New York Mets in their final game of a three-game series on Thursday night at Citi Field. Roddery Munoz
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins will be looking to secure a series win against the New York Mets in their final game of a three-game series on Thursday night at Citi Field. Roddery Munoz will be starting for the Marlins, while Luis Severino will be on the mound for the Mets. The betting odds favor the Mets, who have won four out of their last seven games.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Marlins +172 | Mets -189
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-130) | Mets -1.5 (+110)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 65%.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins have struggled this season, entering their series with a four game losing streak. However, they managed to win the first game and hope to continue their success in order to end their streak. Their offense has been lacking, averaging 3.59 runs per game with a .233 batting average, ranking them 19th in the league. On the defensive side, they have been giving up an average of 4.56 runs per game. Pitcher Munoz will need to improve his performance after a tough outing in order for the Marlins to secure a win in the upcoming game. Overall, Miami is ranked 28th in offense, 28th in defense, and holds a record of 80-82 this season.
New York Mets Analysis
The New York Mets have shown improvement in their recent games, winning four out of their last six. Currently fourth in the NL East standings, they are looking to cut into the Nationals' lead with a win on Thursday. The team's offense is averaging 4.34 runs per game, with a .240 batting average ranking them 15th in the league. Pitching has been a weak point for the Mets, with a 4.23 ERA and 1.33 WHIP ranking 22nd and 25th, respectively. Starling Marte leads the team with a .284 batting average, while Pete Alonso leads in home runs and Brandon Nimmo in RBI. In their last matchup, pitcher Severino had a strong performance, giving up one run in eight innings. The Mets currently have a power ranking of 21 and stats show they are ranked 16th for offense and 26th for defense. Additionally, in their recent matchups, Miami has won two out of three games against New York. For those interested in sports betting, there are promising promotions available.