New York Mets at Miami Marlins 3/31/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
MLB: 6:40 PM EST
Mar. 31, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : NYM -115 ; O/U 8
The New York Mets will be in Miami Friday night for their second game of the regular season against the Miami Marlins. New York comes into the regular season after a below average spring saw them finish 10-14 overall following a 3-3 tied to this Miami team. Justin Verlander got the start for New York giving up three runs on eight hits across 5 innings resulting in a no decision period the New York bullpen however was fantastic giving up no runs on no hits over the final four innings resulting in the tie.
Offensively New York was terrible from the plate with only eight hits in 33 at bats including just one hit with runners in scoring position as New York left six men on base. Francisco Lindor continued his tear through the spring with one hit in three at bats in the final game for the Mets to drive in one of the three runs. Starling Marte and Mark Canha both chipped in as well driving in one run each.
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The Miami Marlins limp into the regular season after finishing the spring nine games below .500 following the tie to New York. Braxton Garrett started the final game of the spring for Miami giving up one run on three hits across 3 innings resulting in a no decision. Daniel Castano came on in relief to give up two runs on five hits across 5 innings before the Marlins bullpen closed the game giving up no runs on no hits during the final three outs.
Xavier Edwards has led the way for the Miami offense this season with a .353 batting average in 17 at bats across 10 games played. Avisail Garcia led the way for the team with two home runs, while Jon Berti posted a team leading .467 OBP. Garrett Cooper led the way from Miami with eight RBI's and posted a team high 14 hits as well.
Recent Betting Trends:
Mets are 7-0 in their last 7 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 road games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Free Betting Pick: New York Mets -115
The New York Mets will be one of the better teams in the National League again this year and will get the win on Friday. New York is the better overall team top to bottom and will be led by the better pitcher. Take the Mets Friday night to do enough to get the win in the 2nd game of the year. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 5-1.