The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-6) and New York Mets (8-8) meet Tuesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pirates vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: New York leads 1-0
New York picked up the 6-3 win in Monday’s series opener while covering as a -119 home favorite. Pittsburgh scored 3 runs in the top of the 6th, but the Mets rallied with 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th and scored 3 more in the 8th.
Reliever'Aroldis Chapman took the loss, allowing 3 ER, 1 H, and 1 BB with 2 K (one on a wild pitch) in 1/3 of an inning before being ejected. The Pirates have lost 2 of their last 3 games.