Last Updated on June 7, 2016 3:56 pm by Anthony Rome
Mets vs. Pirates Prediction
After having their game postponed last night, the Mets and Pirates will play Game 1 of a double-header today at 4:05PM ET.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Mets are -109 on the money line to beat the Pirates, who have +116 odds to pull off the upset today at home. As for the over/under, the number sits at 7.5 runs with Steven Matz set to face Jon Niese in the pitching matchup.
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NEW YORK: The Mets have won 14 of 16 against the National League Central and are 23-4 in their last 27 games played on Monday. They’re also 4-1 in their last five games versus a left-handed starter, are 16-5 in their last 21 road games versus a team with a winning record, and are 12-4 in their last 16 road games versus a left-hander as well.
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PITTSBURGH: The Pirates have lost five of six overall and are just 1-5 in their last six games versus a team with a winning record. They’re also 1-4 in their last five games versus a left-handed starter and have lost 11 of 12 home games versus a team with a winning record.
OUR PREDICTION: The Mets are 7-0 in Matz’s last seven road starts and 4-0 in his last four starts against National League Central opponents. They’re also 7-1 in Matz’s last eight starts overall, 4-1 in his last five outings coming off five days of rest, and are 5-1 in his last six starts when he pitches Game 1 of a series.
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