The New York Mets (67-62) travel to face off against the San Diego Padres (73-57) on Saturday, August 24th. This game will be played at PETCO Park in San Diego and televised on None. The Padres are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Padres. First pitch is set for 7:40 CT.
Mets vs. Padres Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Padres (-151)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- Padres have scored 7 or more runs in 6 of their last 15 games.
- Padres have won 6 of their last 8 home games.
- Padres have a better overall record (73-57) compared to the Mets (67-62).
- Padres have a higher league rank (5th) compared to the Mets (7th).
- Padres have won 6 of their last 10 games, showing consistent recent performance.
Mets vs Padres
San Diego cruised to a 7-0 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 2nd inning, scoring three of their seven runs. As for the Mets, they had their best chance to score in the 8th, putting up one run.
Joe Musgrove only went seven innings for the Padres but didn’t give up a run and finished with nine strikeouts. He picked up a win in the game, while Paul Blackburn had a rough outing for the Mets, taking the loss.
Luis Arraez and Kyle Higashioka each homered for the Padres, while Manny Machado scored three times and drove in a run while going 3/5. David Peralta also had a two-hit game and scored a run for San Diego’s offense.
On the run line, the Mets have a 60-69 record this season, including a 32-29 mark on the road. Their average run differential is +0.2 runs per game, and they have been a better run line bet as underdogs, with a 29-22 record. New York’s overall series record is 21-16-7, and they have won two straight series.
Heading into today’s game, the Mets are 67-62 overall and are 7.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. They have a 32-29 road record this season and are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The over/under record for Mets games this season is 65-60, with their games averaging 9.3 runs per game.
David Peterson Gets The Start For The Mets
Left-hander David Peterson gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Padres on the road. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 7-1 with a 3.00 ERA. Peterson’s WHIP for the season is 1.36, and he has turned in seven quality starts. In his last outing, Peterson finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had won three straight starts. So far, he has been better on the road, coming in with a record of 4-0 and an ERA of 3.01 compared to 3-1 with a 3.24 ERA at home.
Mets Offense Breakdown
Overall, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They have been even better on the road this season, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, the Mets are batting .249, which is 8th in the league, and are also 5th in the league in home runs.
Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos have been two of the Mets’ top hitters of late, with Lindor batting .341 over his last 10 games, and Vientos also hitting three homers in this stretch. Lindor is also on a four-game hitting streak. For the season, Lindor is batting .268, and his 73 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Pete Alonso has also been a key power bat for the Mets, as his 27 homers are 11th in the league.
San Diego has an overall series record of 26-14-3 this season and are currently tied in their series vs. the Mets. Against the run line, the Padres are 68-62, with a much better record on the road at 41-22. They have a positive run differential on the road, averaging 1.2 more runs per game than their opponents.
The Padres are 4th in the NL West with a 73-57 record, 4.5 games behind the Dodgers. Their overall over/under record is 70-59, with an average of 9.0 runs per game in their contests. At home, the Padres are 36-31 straight up and 29-23 as favorites.
Michael King Gets The Start For The Padres
San Diego is sending right-hander Michael King to the mound today vs. the Mets. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 11-6 with a 3.18 ERA. King’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.18. In his 24 starts, he has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 10.63 strikeouts per nine innings. King’s last outing came on August 19th vs. the Twins, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had won two straight starts, not allowing a run in either outing.
Padres Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Padres have the league’s best team batting average at .266, and they are also the top home run hitting team in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game, and their average of 5 runs per game on the road is the 5th best in the league. San Diego has also done a good job of putting the ball in play this season, as they have the league’s fewest strikeouts.
Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado are tied for the team lead with 20 homers apiece. Profar’s 77 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 15th best in the league. Machado is 2nd on the team with 74 RBIs. Luis Arraez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/21 in his last five games, and he is also on a four-game hitting streak.
Mets vs Padres Prediction
Our pick for this Mets vs. Padres matchup is to take the Padres on the money line at -151. We actually have the Padres winning this one by a score of 6-5, which gives us a little wiggle room with the over/under line sitting at 7.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Michael King going six innings and finishing with five strikeouts. As for David Peterson, we have him going six innings as well and finishing with five K’s.
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Last updated:August 24, 2024 Mets, Padres