The New York Mets and Miami Marlins are set to face each other once again, but this time the game promises to be more exciting than ever. The first game between these two teams saw the Mets win with a score of 5-3, leaving Miami fans disappointed. However, with a new game comes a new opportunity for the Marlins to prove their worth and take home the win.
The Matchup
The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM EDT, with both teams eager to take home the win. The run total is set at 7.5, which means fans can expect a low-scoring game. The odds currently favor the Mets, with a -109 odds of winning, while the Marlins have -101 odds. This suggests that the Mets are only slightly favored for the win, making it a tight match.
Pitching Matchup
In terms of the pitching matchup, the Mets have decided to start David Peterson, while the Marlins are fielding Jesus Luzardo. Both pitchers have been on top form this season, so fans can expect some great pitching and strong defense throughout the game.
Win Trends
When it comes to recent form, the Mets have won 3 of their last 10 games, while the Marlins have won 4 of their last 10. While neither team is on a particularly impressive winning streak, both teams have shown glimpses of greatness, so fans can still expect a fiercely competitive game between these two teams.
Totals Trends
The Mets have gone over in 3 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 7 of their last 10. Similarly, there’s been no significant trend for the Marlins, as the total has gone over in 3 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 7 of their last 10. However, given the low run total of 7.5, fans can expect both teams to focus on defense and try to keep the score down, rather than aiming for a high-scoring game.
Our Bet
For this game, we’re taking the advice of Shark player Tidebearceltic and placing our bet on the New York Mets, who have -109 odds of winning. While the odds are tight, we believe that the Mets have what it takes to win this game, especially after their recent victory over the Marlins. If you’re not sure who to bet on, be sure to download the Shark Book app for free, where you can see what others are saying about this exciting matchup.