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On Sunday, the New York Mets (23-23) are hosting the Cleveland Guardians (20-24), at 1:40 PM ET. The Mets have won three straight. Max Scherzer (3-2) will start for the Mets, and Tanner Bibee (1-1) for the Guardians.
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Mets (-153) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Guardians (+129) at home. The total for the Mets-Guardians game is 7.5.
Mets vs. Guardians Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-153)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -113, Under: -107)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Guardians
- Game Day: Sunday, May 21, 2023
- Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tomás Nido | 10-Day Injured List | Eye |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | 15-Day Injured List | Quadricep |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Tim Locastro | 60-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Omar Narváez | 60-Day Injured List | Calf |
| 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 |
Guardians Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Peyton Battenfield | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Cody Morris | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Triston McKenzie | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Caleb Baragar | Minors | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Mets and Guardians
Sunday, the Mets picked up a 10-9 win over the Guardians, with Drew Smith (1.0 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 K) registering the win for the Mets. Francisco Alvarez finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive showing. Emmanuel Clase (0.2 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 K) was handed the loss for the Guardians.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Mets have won 15 out of the 31 games, or 48.4%, in which they’ve been favored. New York is 8-12 this season when entering a game favored by -153 or more on the moneyline. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 60.5% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have hit the over in 17 of their 39 games with a total this season. The Mets are 12-27-0 against the spread in their 39 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 46 | .233 (124) | .330 (90) | .547 (12) | 8.6% (1) | 21.8% (92) | 11.7% (48) |
| Francisco Lindor | 46 | .235 (118) | .313 (119) | .419 (90) | 3% (90) | 23.4% (108) | 8% (108) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 45 | .295 (25) | .381 (21) | .410 (97) | 1.5% (146) | 18.8% (57) | 10.9% (62) |
| Jeff McNeil | 46 | .281 (44) | .363 (40) | .365 (132) | 1.1% (150) | 9.5% (4) | 8.9% (92) |
| Mark Canha | 40 | .228 (139) | .299 (138) | .368 (130) | 1.9% (136) | 17.5% (51) | 7.8% (111) |
Guardians Betting Records and Team Stats
The Guardians have won in five, or 38.5%, of the 13 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Cleveland has a mark of 1-2 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +129 or worse on the moneyline. The Guardians have an implied victory probability of 43.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Cleveland have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 12 of 36 chances this season. The Guardians have an against the spread mark of 13-23-0 in 36 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | 41 | .279 (48) | .365 (39) | .448 (69) | 2.2% (120) | 8.3% (3) | 12.7% (31) |
| Steven Kwan | 44 | .263 (70) | .352 (53) | .345 (152) | 0.5% (163) | 9.5% (4) | 12.6% (34) |
| Josh Naylor | 38 | .233 (124) | .286 (152) | .421 (87) | 4.8% (33) | 17% (42) | 7.5% (120) |
| Josh Bell | 43 | .229 (135) | .343 (64) | .353 (144) | 1.7% (143) | 19.3% (67) | 14.9% (16) |
| Andrés Giménez | 42 | .224 (143) | .298 (144) | .342 (156) | 1.8% (139) | 17.9% (53) | 4.8% (153) |
Mets vs. Guardians Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Mets will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-153). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).