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A series opener between the San Diego Padres (52-42) and New York Mets (58-35) is scheduled for Friday at 7:10 PM ET, at Citi Field. The Mets will give the start to Max Scherzer (6-1), and the Padres will turn to Yu Darvish (8-4).
The Mets are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-187) at home over the Padres (+158). The game’s over/under is set at 6.5.
Mets vs. Padres Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-187)
Total
6.5 Runs (Over: -122, Under: +102)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Padres
- Game Day: Friday, July 22, 2022
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| James McCann | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Dominic Smith | 10 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jacob deGrom | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Trevor May | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Sean Reid-Foley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tylor Megill | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tomás Nido | Day-to-day | Forearm |
Padres Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Craig Stammen | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Austin Adams | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Matt Beaty | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Pierce Johnson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Drew Pomeranz | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Robert Suarez | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
Last Time Out: Mets and Padres
The Mets lost their last game against the Cubs by a 3-2 score Friday. Starling Marte went 2-for-4 to lead them offensively. Drew Smith picked up the loss after throwing zero innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits.
Friday, the Padres lost to the Diamondbacks 3-1. Mike Clevinger was the losing pitcher after he went six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out eight. Luke Voit led the Padres’ offense, going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been favorites in 66 games this season and won 45 (68.2%) of those contests. New York has entered 11 games this season favored by -187 or more and is 8-3 in those contests. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 65.2% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have hit the over in 47 of their 93 games with a total this season. The Mets have an ATS record of 49-44-0 in 93 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 92 | .265 (61) | .340 (58) | .517 (14) | 6.1% (10) | 20.8% (83) | 8.6% (78) |
| Francisco Lindor | 92 | .248 (92) | .324 (86) | .432 (66) | 3.9% (48) | 19.7% (77) | 8.8% (75) |
| Starling Marte | 77 | .295 (24) | .345 (49) | .458 (46) | 2.7% (88) | 17.9% (57) | 5.1% (142) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 85 | .271 (46) | .358 (33) | .437 (64) | 2.4% (100) | 17.6% (55) | 9.9% (60) |
| Jeff McNeil | 81 | .300 (19) | .362 (28) | .418 (77) | 1.3% (137) | 13.3% (15) | 7.4% (95) |
Padres Betting Records and Team Stats
The Padres have come away with 15 wins in the 29 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. San Diego has played as an underdog of +158 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Padres have a 38.8% chance of pulling out a win. San Diego and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 42 of their 94 opportunities. The Padres are 43-51-0 against the spread in their 94 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | 83 | .303 (16) | .377 (15) | .513 (15) | 4.2% (39) | 18.7% (66) | 10.5% (48) |
| Jurickson Profar | 86 | .241 (105) | .343 (54) | .394 (104) | 2.1% (110) | 13.9% (22) | 12.9% (12) |
| Jake Cronenworth | 92 | .241 (105) | .335 (69) | .394 (104) | 2.2% (108) | 20.3% (82) | 10.0% (58) |
| Eric Hosmer | 82 | .268 (55) | .330 (73) | .373 (129) | 1.8% (123) | 16.1% (40) | 8.6% (78) |
| Ha-Seong Kim | 84 | .243 (101) | .330 (73) | .368 (132) | 1.6% (133) | 17.8% (56) | 10.3% (49) |
Mets vs. Padres Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Mets will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-187). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (6.5 runs).