New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions
Mets and Royals Face Off in Series Finale with New York Looking to Rebound After Numerous
Game outlook
Mets and Royals Face Off in Series Finale with New York Looking to Rebound After Numerous Trades
Game Info
When: Thursday, 8/3/2023 @ 2:10pm EST
Where: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium Stadium Mets vs Royals Odds & Probabilities Moneyline: Mets +100 | Royals -115
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-191) | Royals -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 53%.
The New York Mets and Kansas City Royals face off in the series finale with both teams looking to improve as the trade deadline passed. The Mets have a 74-88 record, while the Royals sit with a 34-75 mark which is second-worst in the American League. After trading away some of the starting players, the Mets have chosen Carlos Carrasco (ERA: 4.12) to be their starter, while Royals starter Brady Singer (ERA: 5.46) is coming off three starts in which he allowed eight runs. Kansas City currently holds the betting line at -115 and the line hasn't shifted.
New York Mets
The New York Mets have been one of the biggest disappointments in baseball this season, and having traded away many of their players before the trade deadline, the team has signaled it won't be competing this year or even next season. Carlos Carrasco will be the starting pitcher for this upcoming game, and has had a difficult season so far, allowing 53 runs over 70.1 innings pitched, with an expected opponent Batting Average of .289, Slugging Percentage of .493, and an expected ERA of 6.16. This has allowed opponents to make contact easily and drive in runs against Carrasco. The New York Mets lineup has been the main reason for this disappointment this season, scoring an average of 4.45 runs per game. While Pete Alonso has posted a .220/.315/.512 record with 31 home runs and 186 total bases and Francisco Alvarez has contributed a .235/.296/.510 record with 21 home runs and 130 total bases, the rest of the lineup have struggled. As a result, only four active batters have an OPS+ over 100, making it easier for opposing pitchers to deal with the top-heavy lineup. The Mets are currently ranked 18th in both offense and defense, allowing an average of 4.45 points scored against them per game, and have a power ranking of 18. Their overall record is currently 50-57.