Both the New York Mets and San Diego Padres have underachieved this season, which makes this series even more important while both sides look to improve their postseason chances.
With veteran Justin Verlander and the ace of the Padres, Yu Darvish, set to command the mound, this is a heavyweight showdown. Here, we dive into a data-driven analysis and offer our betting prediction for this epic clash.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Padres vs. Mets predictions, odds, and picks below.
Padres vs. Mets Odds
- Moneyline: Padres -130 / Mets +110
- Total: 7.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, July 7
- Time: 9:40 pm ET
- Location: Petco Park – San Diego, CA
- TV: ESPN+
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Padres Betting Trends
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
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Mets Betting Trends
- Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 6-2-2 in Mets last 10 overall.
Padres vs. Mets Predictions
The Mets and Padres, both shouldering high expectations, have had a roller-coaster season. The San Diego Padres have relied on Darvish this season but only to the tune of 4th place in the NL West. Darvish currently holds a 5-6 record with a 4.84 ERA.
On the other side, we have the New York Mets, helmed by the evergreen Justin Verlander, who looks to help the Mets get back into contention in the NL East. Verlander, at 39, has defied his age in previous years but is now not quite himself with a 3-4 record and 3.66 ERA this season.
Padres vs. Mets Picks
Taking into consideration the spread, over/under, and moneyline — we predict a victory for the Padres in this encounter. With their superior pitching staff spearheaded by Darvish and the home-field advantage, the Padres seem to have a slight edge.
The Pick: Padres Moneyline (-130) | Bet $1, Get $200 (win or lose) at Bet365