Mets vs Blue Jays Today: Picks, Predictions, Moneyline and Odds – Friday, June 2

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On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the New York Mets (30-27) hosting the Toronto Blue Jays (30-27) at 7:10 PM ET. Justin Verlander (2-2) will start for the Mets, and Chris Bassitt (5-4) for the Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays (+115) take their show on the road to face the favored Mets (-137). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.

Mets vs. Blue Jays Odds

Run Line

New York Mets (-1.5)

Moneyline

Mets (-137)

Total

8.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -105)

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When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Blue Jays

  • Game Day: Friday, June 2, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SNY
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Stadium: Citi Field

Mets Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Edwin Uceta 15-Day Injured List Ankle
Omar Narváez 60-Day Injured List Calf
Tim Locastro 60-Day Injured List Thumb
Edwin Díaz 60-Day Injured List Knee
Elieser Hernandez 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Bryce Montes de Oca 60-Day Injured List Elbow
José Quintana 60-Day Injured List Ribs
Stephen Ridings 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Sam Coonrod 60-Day Injured List Back

Blue Jays Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Santiago Espinal 10-Day Injured List Hamstring
Danny Jansen 10-Day Injured List Groin
Zach Pop 15-Day Injured List Hamstring
Chad Green 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Hyun-Jin Ryu 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Mitchell White 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Brandon Belt Day-to-day Illness
Matt Peacock Minors Illness

Last Time Out: Mets and Blue Jays

The Mets were vicotrious 4-2 over the Phillies yesterday in their most recent game. Mark Canha finished 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Max Scherzer was earned the victory after throwing seven innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out nine.

The Blue Jays beat the Brewers 3-1 yesterday, with Kevin Gausman earning the win while throwing 6 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on five hits, while striking out 11. Matt Chapman went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to pace the Blue Jays’ offense.

Betting Trends

Mets Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Mets have been favored 44 times and won 24, or 54.5%, of those games. New York has entered 34 games this season favored by -137 or more and is 16-18 in those contests. The Mets have a 57.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 27 of their 58 opportunities. In 58 games with a spread this season, the Mets are 22-36-0 ATS.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Pete Alonso 57 .235 (124) .332 (89) .545 (11) 8.2% (2) 20.5% (72) 11.1% (51)
Francisco Lindor 57 .220 (140) .293 (146) .422 (89) 4% (49) 21.3% (87) 7.6% (107)
Brandon Nimmo 56 .295 (19) .381 (17) .433 (84) 1.6% (138) 19.4% (62) 11.1% (51)
Jeff McNeil 57 .287 (32) .362 (33) .356 (139) 0.9% (149) 8.7% (4) 8.7% (94)
Mark Canha 47 .245 (106) .330 (93) .406 (97) 2.8% (98) 17.3% (39) 9.5% (83)

Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats

The Blue Jays have won in eight, or 47.1%, of the 17 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Toronto has won two of six games when listed as at least +115 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Blue Jays have a 46.5% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Toronto have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 27 of 57 chances this season. In 57 games with a line this season, the Blue Jays have a mark of 28-29-0 against the spread.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Bo Bichette 57 .328 (3) .364 (31) .529 (15) 4.7% (29) 14.7% (22) 5% (145)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 54 .285 (35) .347 (52) .453 (65) 3.3% (74) 16.3% (35) 7.5% (110)
Matt Chapman 56 .289 (27) .368 (24) .502 (34) 3.3% (74) 25.1% (116) 10% (75)
George Springer 54 .255 (86) .324 (99) .384 (119) 2.9% (93) 15.1% (25) 8.8% (92)
Whit Merrifield 50 .295 (19) .345 (58) .388 (116) 1% (146) 18% (49) 7% (120)

Mets vs. Blue Jays Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for this matchup is the Blue Jays to win (+115 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (8.5 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Stacy Sailer

Stacy has been a baseball fan for as long as she can remember. She admits that she grew up as a spoiled Yankees fan in the late-90’s/early 2000’s, but has slowly evolved into a disgruntled Yankees fan due to their lone championship title in the last 21 seasons. She follows other sports, but her first love has always been baseball and loves getting to share her insight and knowledge with the Betsperts community.

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