The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-5) visit the New York Mets (7-8) on Monday. First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pirates vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; teams splits 6 games last season
Pittsburgh got back in the win column on Sunday with a 9-2 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies to split their 4-game series. A 5-run 6th inning capped off by homers from LF Jack Suwinski'and'C'Joey Bart'sealed the victory. RHP Mitch Keller'picked up the win with 2 ER in 7 IP.
The Mets took down the Royals 2-1 on Sunday to win the series 2-1. CF Harrison Bader'and LF'Brandon'Nimmo had 8th-inning RBIs. Starter RHP Jose Butto'pitched 6 scoreless innings allowing just 2 hits and LHP Brooks Raley picked up the win.