Mets-Athletics prediction: Picks, odds on Friday, April 14

The New York Mets (7-6) begin a 10-game road trip with a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics (3-10) starting on Friday, April 14. First pitch from the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Kodai Senga (2-0, 1.59 ERA) gets the starting nod for New York, while Oakland counters with James Kaprielian (0-1, 11.17 ERA).

The Mets are -225 moneyline favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Athletics are the +190 underdogs, and the run total is set at eight.

Mets vs. Athletics picks: Friday, April 14th

Mets

Out: C Omar Narvaez (calf), SP Justin Verlander (shoulder strain)