If you are looking to make MLB picks today, then you are going to have a full slate of options as the entire league is set to take the field. This includes a game at Citi Field in New York as the Mets host the Texas Rangers.
This will not be one of the most anticipated MLB matchups of the day as there is a pretty big gap between the teams. Texas is still two games under the .500 mark, and New York comes into this game at 47-29.
The MLB odds for this matchup have the New York Mets as the betting favorites at -195.
Last game records
Both teams are coming into this game off of a loss, and that will have each team looking to bounce back and turn things around. Texas suffered a 2-1 loss on the road in Kansas City, and the New York Mets were beaten by a score of 2-0 at home to the Houston Astros.
Rangers vs. Mets Matchup Information
Rangers vs. Mets Betting Analysis
Texas Rangers Lacking Consistency
The Texas Rangers can’t seem to find any consistency, which is one of the reasons that they can’t make a run in the MLB standings. Texas has gone 19-18 on the road this season, but they remain two games under the .500 mark.
Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia have been red-hot at the plate, but those two stars don’t always get a ton of help. Seager and Garcia have combined for 30 home runs, and they are always dangerous at the plate.
Texas will have Glenn Otto on the mound in this game, and he has gone 4-3 with a 5.31 ERA this season.
New York Mets Can Score
The MLB team stats for the New York Mets have been impressive regardless of what category you are looking at. New York is hitting .256 as a team this year, and they have been incredibly clutch when they need a big hit.
Pete Alonso leads the team with 22 home runs and 69 RBIs, and he is one of the best hitters in the National League. The Mets will have Chris Bassitt (6-5, 4.01 ERA) on the mound to begin this series with the Rangers.
Updates
Injuries have impacted the overall seasons for both the Rangers and the Mets, but Texas is coming into this season relatively healthy. The same can’t be said for New York, but they are a team that could get healthy soon.
Starting pitchers Max Scherzer, Jacob DeGrom, and Tylor Megill are all currently on the IL, but both Scherzer and DeGrom are expected to return soon.
Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are clearly the better overall team in this matchup, and they also seem to have an edge on the mound. New York has lost three straight games, but this is a team that always seems to bounce back when needed.
This game has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, and it’s going to take some big swings by each team if they want to pick up a win. Pete Alonso has the ability to take over on offense, and the Rangers just seem to have too many holes in the lineup.
Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets Betting Prediction
Not only are the Mets a better team overall, but they also have a big edge in this starting pitching matchup. Bassitt should be able to control the Rangers’ offense, and that will allow the Mets’ offense some time to get going.
Texas is good enough to win a game this weekend in New York, but it’s not going to happen in the series opener. Take the New York Mets -1.5 (+105) as they break this game open late and cruise to a win by at least two runs on Friday night.
How to bet on Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets
There are a number of ways to bet on the Texas Rangers and the New York Mets, but the moneyline is the most common way to bet on baseball. This is also a game in which you can bet the run line, which means that the Mets have to win by at least two runs.
Making a run line bet on the Mets would come with a nice payout as a $100 bet would come with a win of $105. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5 total runs, and that’s another option.
Just like with any other MLB game, there are also plenty of prop betting options available.
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