MLB Moneyline Picks Tonight: New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates 7/8

Game Summary

The New York Mets will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 8th at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Mets, who currently hold a record of 42-47, are looking to gain some momentum after a mixed set of recent games. The Pirates, on the other hand, are at 44-44 and aim to capitalize on their home advantage.

The Mets have struggled to find consistency this season, ranking 22nd in runs with 360 and 24th in batting average at .230. Their pitching staff has been slightly better, with a 3.93 ERA that ranks 12th in the league. The Pirates, however, have shown a more balanced approach, ranking 11th in both runs (421) and batting average (.247). Their pitching staff, though, has an ERA of 4.23, which ranks 21st.

The historical matchups between these two teams have been competitive, and this game promises to be an intriguing battle. With both teams having key players and a mix of strengths and weaknesses, this matchup is set to be a thrilling contest under the sunny skies of Pittsburgh.

 

Odds and Betting Lines

Bet	Odds
Over/Under	8.5
New York Mets Moneyline	-106
Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline	-110
New York Mets Spread	+1.5 (-140)
Pittsburgh Pirates Spread	-1.5 (+120)

 

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts
Mitch Keller (NYM)	9-5	3.48	96
Christian Scott (PIT)	0-2	4.32	27

 

Team Previews

New York Mets

The Mets have struggled offensively this season, with a team batting average of .230, ranking 24th in the league. However, their pitching staff has been a bright spot, with a 3.93 ERA that ranks 12th in MLB.

Hitting: The Mets have accumulated 687 hits and 360 runs, ranking 23rd and 22nd, respectively. Their leading hitter is Bryan Reynolds, who boasts a .281 batting average, 16 home runs, and 54 RBIs.

Relief Pitching: The bullpen has been solid with 23 saves, tied for 14th in the league. However, they have had issues with consistency, and injuries have taken a toll.

Fielding: The Mets' defense has committed 47 errors, placing them 14th in the league. This average performance has not significantly helped or hurt their overall results.

Starting Pitchers: Mitch Keller leads the rotation with a 9-5 record and a 3.48 ERA. His consistency has been crucial for the team's success.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates have been more balanced this season, with both their hitting and pitching showing respectable performances. They hold a .247 team batting average and a 4.23 ERA.

Hitting: The Pirates have recorded 742 hits and 421 runs, ranking 12th and 11th, respectively. Their top hitter, Francisco Lindor, has a .250 batting average, 18 home runs, and 53 RBIs.

Relief Pitching: The Pirates' bullpen has managed 21 saves, tied for 17th in the league. Despite facing some challenges, they have managed to close out games effectively.

Fielding: The Pirates have committed 57 errors, ranking 3rd in the league. This has been a sore spot for the team and has cost them in close games.

Starting Pitchers: Christian Scott, despite a 0-2 record and a 4.32 ERA, shows potential. He will need to step up against a Mets lineup looking to rebound.

 

Team Injuries

New York Mets

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Drew Smith	RP	Elbow	Out for the season

Pittsburgh Pirates

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Marco Gonzales	SP	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jul 12
Ryan Borucki	RP	Wrist	Expected to be out until at least Jul 9
Daulton Jefferies	RP	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 21
David Bednar	RP	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Jul 19
Quinn Priester	SP	Lat	Expected to be out until at least Jul 9
Bailey Falter	SP	Triceps	Expected to be out until at least Jul 22

 

Betting Trends

• The Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games against the Pirates.
• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the Mets' last 6 games.
• The Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games at home.
• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the Pirates' last 7 games.

 

Recent Games

New York Mets

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Washington	L1-0	L
@ Washington	L7-5	L
@ Pittsburgh	L14-2	L
@ Pittsburgh	W5-2	W
@ Pittsburgh	W3-2	W

Pittsburgh Pirates

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Houston	L10-5	L
@ Washington	W7-2	W
@ Washington	L7-5	L
vs New York	W14-2	W
vs New York	L5-2	L

 

Team Rankings

Category	New York Mets	Pittsburgh Pirates
Hitting	24th	11th
Starting Pitching	12th	21st
Relief Pitching	14th	17th
Fielding	14th	3rd

 

Significant Betting Stats

• The Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games against the Pirates.
• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the Mets' last 6 games.
• The Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games at home.
• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the Pirates' last 7 games.
• The Mets are 21-23 on the road this season.
• The Pirates are 21-25 at home this season.
• The Mets have committed 47 errors this season.
• The Pirates have committed 57 errors this season.
• Mitch Keller has a 9-5 record with a 3.48 ERA.
• Christian Scott has a 0-2 record with a 4.32 ERA.

 

Weather

The weather forecast for the day of the game is sunny with a temperature of 76°F. This should provide ideal conditions for the game.

 

Prediction