The MLB schedule features a National League matchup of East versus West Wednesday as the New York Mets (39-46) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (50-36).
This is a matchup of teams going in opposite ways. While the Mets have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this year, the Diamondbacks have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the game.
As you consider your MLB picks, read ahead to get an idea of the best bets for this contest along with a Mets vs Diamondbacks prediction.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
Mets vs. Diamondbacks Information
New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the game: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ.
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 5. 9:40 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Recent Scores
Looking at the recent New York Mets schedule, they are trying to secure a series win Wednesday after they took Tuesday’s opener 8-5. In their last 10 MLB games, they are 5-5. They are also trying to improve on their 19-27 road record in this one.
In terms of their MLB standings, the Mets are fourth in the NL East, 18 games behind the first place Atlanta Braves.
For the Diamondbacks, they continue to be one of the best MLB teams this season. Not only are they 50-36 overall (second-best in the National League), but they are 24-21 when playing at Chase Field. In their last 10, though, they are just 4-6.
When examining the Arizona Diamondbacks standings, they sit in first in a loaded NL West, 2.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their MLB odds to win the NL pennant is +1200.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis
The New York Mets will turn to 30-year-old righty Kodai Senga in this one. His MLB stats show that he is 6-5 in 15 games this season, with a 3.53 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and he has 101 strikeouts in 81.2 innings.
Offensively, the Mets rank 16th in runs per game this season, averaging 4.48 runs per game (4.76 on the road). First baseman Pete Alonso leads the way for the Mets with 25 home runs and 58 runs batted in.
Overall, the Mets have gone just 4-11 in their last 15 MLB games on the road, but they are 14-3 in their last 17 against the Diamondbacks.
Pitching Powerhouse
The Arizona Diamondbacks will counter with 25-year-old lefty Tommy Henry. In 13 games, he is 5-1 with a 4.08 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and he has 49 strikeouts in 68.1 innings. He has given up just four earned runs in his last 18.1 innings.
Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks’ offense, hitting .292/.369/.567 with 18 home runs, 46 runs batted in, 61 runs, and 24 stolen bases.
While Arizona has been red hot this year, they are just 1-4 in their last five home games and 2-4 in their last six games overall.
Odds Breakdown
Before making a Mets vs Diamondbacks prediction, it is important to look at the MLB odds for this game.
New York Mets
The New York Mets are slight favorites in this one with a moneyline set at -107. The spread features New York -1.5 with odds of +140.
Arizona Diamondbacks
This is almost a pick’em game as the Diamondbacks’ moneyline sits at -103 playing at home. The Diamondbacks are +1.5 on the spread, with odds at -160.
The over/under for total runs is 9.5. The odds for both the over and the under are -110.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick and Prediction
- For our Mets vs Diamondbacks prediction, we will be taking the Diamondbacks to win.
The Mets have been bad on the road this year at just 19-27, and while they took the first game, the Diamondbacks should be able to even up the series Wednesday.
In our other pick, take the under 9.5 runs (-110). The under has hit in five of the Diamondbacks’ last six games and all five of their last games played on Wednesdays.
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