Mets vs Yankees Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 26 (Bullpen Arms Make a Difference on Wednesday)
Mets vs Yankees Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 26 (Bullpen Arms Make a Difference on Wednesday)

Two teams vying to stay alive in their respective Wild Card races meet head-to-head on Wednesday night as the New York Mets (47-53) visit the New York Yankees (53-48).

  1. Mets vs Yankees Game Info
  2. Mets vs Yankees Odds & Spread
  3. Mets vs Yankees Betting Trends
  4. Mets vs Yankees Prediction & Pick
  5. Mets vs Yankees Best Bet

Mets vs Yankees Game Info

  • Date:'Wednesday, July 26, 2023
  • Time:'7:05 p.m. ET
  • Venue:'Yankee Stadium — Bronx, NY
  • Coverage:'SNY and YES Network

The series got going on Tuesday as the Mets came out on top by a score of 9-3. Starting pitcher Justin Verlander logged 6.0 scoreless innings and tallied 6 strikeouts, while first baseman Pete Alonso smacked two home runs on the night. Shortstop Francisco Lindor finished with 3 hits as well.

Mets vs Yankees Odds & Spread

  • Moneyline:'NYM: (+132) | NYY: (-156)
  • Spread:'NYM: +1.5 (-156) | NYY: -1.5 (+130)
  • Total:'8.5 — Over: (-106) | Under: (-114)

The Yankees enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:05 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 8.5 runs with the Under favored at -114 odds.

Mets vs Yankees Betting Trends

  • The Mets are 3-6 straight up in its last nine games against the AL East.
  • The total has hit the under in seven of the Mets' last 10 games.
  • The Yankees are 13-7 straight up in its last 20 games against the NL East.
  • The total has hit the over in five of the Yankees' last six home games.

Mets vs Yankees Prediction & Pick

The Mets will look to grab another win in the Subway Series with Jose Quintana on the mound. The veteran left-hander is making his second start of the year after returning from a rib injury. He allowed 2 earned runs and tallied 3 strikeouts over 5.0 innings against the Chicago White Sox on July 20.

Quintana is opposed by Carlos Rodon, who has struggled in his first campaign with the Yankees. The 30-year-old has posted a 7.36 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across three starts (0-3 record). It's a far cry from what he accomplished in 2022 as he finished 14-8 with a 2.88 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 31 starts.

Despite Rodon's struggles, the Yankees are a favorite here for a reason. The Mets are only 24-31 on the road this season and rank 22nd in terms of opponent runs per away game (4.89). Look for the Yankees to earn an early lead before handing the ball to a bullpen that leads baseball in ERA (3.23).

Final Score Prediction:'Mets: 4 | Yankees: 6

Mets vs Yankees Best Bet

Francisco Lindor has started to heat up for the Mets as he has tallied 5 hits over the last three games. He also recorded 4 total bases on Tuesday and enters Wednesday wi th an advantage over other hitters given his experience against Rodon. Lindor is batting .294 with 2 home runs across 34 at-bats against the veteran hurler. This is a bet that could cash in the first inning with an extra-base knock.


  
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