The Pittsburgh Pirates'(55-88) head to the Big Apple to face the New York Mets (89-55) Thursday in the opener of a 4-game set at Citi Field. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Mets odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Mets lead 2-1
The Pirates completed a 4-game sweep over the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday and outscored them 23-8 in the process. They’re 6-4 over the last 10 but just 10-20 over the last 30 as they sit in the cellar of the NL Central.
The Mets were swept in a 3-game series by the Chicago Cubs to start the week. They have really had problems lately with the Atlanta Braves on their heels, just a half-game back in the NL East. The Mets are 4-6, 10-10 and 15-15 over the last 10, 20 and 30 games, respectively.