Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets 7/28/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets
MLB: 1:10 PM EST
Jul. 28, 2019
TV: WPIX
Latest Odds : NYM -135 Total 9
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to visit Citi Field in New York, New York for a National League clash against the New York Mets. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 46-57 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the New York Mets, 6-3. Dario Agrazal received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5.1 innings. Adam Frazier had a solid game from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he went 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Chris Archer (3-7, 5.40 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 6 innings against the Saint Louis Cardinals. Chris Archer last recorded a start against the New York Mets during the 2015 season, but he has struggled in 8 road starts this season as he is 0-3 with a 6.91 ERA.
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The New York Mets come into this matchup with a 48-55 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-3. Zack Wheeler received the starting nod for the New York Mets, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.1 innings. Jeff McNeil had a solid game from the plate for the New York Mets as he contributed 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The New York Mets are set to start Jason Vargas (5-5, 3.96 ERA) who had success in his latest start as h went 6 scoreless innings while striking out 8 batters against the San Diego Padres. Jason Vargas struggled in 1 start against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2018 season as he gave up 3 earned runs in 4.1 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2-1 in Pirates last 8 on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Mets last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Free Betting Pick: New York Mets -135
The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled a ton as of recent as they have dropped 6 consecutive games as well as 12 of their last 14. The New York Mets have the slight pitching advantage in this matchup as Chris Archer has struggled with a 5.40 ERA while Jason Vargas has been very solid this season with a 3.96 ERA. The New York Mets have received some solid hitting from throughout their starting lineup as Pete Alonso is having a stellar season (34 HRs and 76 RBIs) and Robinson Cano, Todd Frazier, and Jeff McNeil are contributing a good amount. The New York Mets are 6 games above .500 when playing at Citi Field this season, and I expect that success to continue. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 6-3.