East Coast and West Coast meet as the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants clash. The Mets enter this matchup with a 13-7 record, while the Giants sit at 6-12. This contest marks the second in a four-game set on the MLB schedule, with the Mets taking the opener 9-4.
The Giants will be looking to turn things around to get back into the NL West race. The Mets trail the red-hot Atlanta Braves in the NL East, making this game crucial in keeping pace. Expect both MLB teams offenses to take center stage in one of the evening’s most interesting MLB games.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants Odds
The Mets vs Giants odds show an even matchup.
- Moneyline: The Mets top MLB picks as the moneyline favorites at -105. The lines show the Giants at -115.
This game will ultimately come down to a battle of bullpens. The bullpen that can hold the other team’s bats in check should emerge victorious. The Mets have an edge in this one, given the firepower in the middle of their order, namely first baseman Pete Alonso who’s already crushed nine dingers to start the season.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants Information
New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants
Location of the Game: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA.
Date and Time: Friday, April 21, 2023, 9:15 EST.
How to Watch: ESPN
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
New York Mets
The Mets come into this contest second in MLB standings, 1.5 games behind the NL East-leading Braves. NY Mets have had a successful west-coast swing taking two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers, sweeping the Oakland Athletics in three games, and taking two of three from the San Diego Padres. The Mets are currently one of the top MLB teams, thanks to their superior offense and solid defense.
The New York Mets roster features slugger Alonso. Alonso has hit nine home runs and driven in 19 runs this season. Brandon Nimmo leads the club with a .368 batting average. On the pitching side, Tylor Megill leads MLB player stats for the Mets with a 3-1 record and a 3.00 ERA. Japanese import Kodai Senga has also registered three wins while leading the club with 25 strikeouts.
The MLB injury report shows outfield Tim Locastro on the 10-day injured list for the Mets. Locastro was placed on the injured list on April 17 and should return by the end of next week.
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants schedule hasn’t been kind. The Giants have lost four of their last five, including dropping two of three to the Florida Marlins and back-to-back defeats against the Detroit Tigers. Also, losing two of three against the Dodgers has put the Giants four games back of the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mike Yastrzemski leads the club with four dingers and 10 RBIs. J.D. Davis leads the Giants with a .328 batting average. On the pitching front, Anthony DeSclafani has a stingy 1.42 ERA and 16 strikeouts. Logan Webb has been tough on opponents, racking up 28 strikeouts.
The Giants show several names on the injury report, including DH Joc Pedersen and outfielders Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger, on the 10-day IL. Center fielder Bryce Johnson is on the 7-day IL, while starter Alex Wood is on the 15-day IL.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Picks
The Mets vs Giants odds show the following lines:
- Moneyline: New York Mets (-105), San Francisco Giants (-115)
- Over/Under: New York Mets U9.5 (-110), San Francisco Giants O9.5 (-110)
Given how close the Mets vs Giants odds are, bettors can expect a tight ballgame. However, both teams have been trending in different directions over the last week. Expect the Mets to take the second game of this series. Bettors should also expect the over, as both clubs have strong offenses.
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