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The New York Mets host the San Diego Padres to begin the NL Wild Card Series on Friday 8:07 PM ET at Citi Field. On the hill for the Mets will be Max Scherzer (11-5), matched up against the Padres’ Yu Darvish (16-8).
With the Padres (+129) visiting, the Mets (-153) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The game’s over/under is 6.
Mets vs. Padres Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-153)
Total
6 Runs (Over: -119, Under: -101)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Padres
- Game Day: Friday, October 7, 2022
- Game Time: 8:07 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Starling Marte | 10 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Darin Ruf | 10 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Brett Baty | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Tylor Megill | 10 Day Injury List | Undisclosed |
| Tommy Hunter | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 15 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Sean Reid-Foley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Padres Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | 15 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Austin Adams | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Drew Pomeranz | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | Suspended List | Suspension |
Last Time Out: Mets and Padres
The Mets defeated the Nationals by a 9-2 score in their most recent game Friday. James McCann went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Trevor Williams earned the win after throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out six.
The Padres were handed an 8-1 loss to the Giants Friday. Manny Machado (2-for-4 with a double) led the way offensively, while Craig Stammen took the loss on the mound after going three innings, giving up five earned runs on six hits while striking out three.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been favorites in 128 games this season and won 84 (65.6%) of those contests. New York has a record of 55-25, a 68.8% win rate, when favored by -153 or more by sportsbooks this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.5% chance of a victory for the Mets. Games involving New York have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 89 of 166 chances this season. In 166 games with a spread this season, the Mets are 88-78-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 160 | .271 (40) | .352 (30) | .516 (11) | 5.8% (5) | 18.7% (57) | 9.8% (42) |
| Francisco Lindor | 161 | .270 (44) | .339 (46) | .449 (47) | 3.7% (47) | 18.8% (59) | 8.4% (69) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 151 | .274 (34) | .367 (16) | .433 (58) | 2.4% (93) | 17.3% (41) | 10.6% (28) |
| Jeff McNeil | 148 | .326 (1) | .382 (8) | .454 (44) | 1.5% (118) | 10.4% (3) | 6.8% (96) |
| Mark Canha | 140 | .266 (49) | .367 (16) | .403 (85) | 2.4% (93) | 17.9% (50) | 8.9% (62) |
Padres Betting Records and Team Stats
The Padres have come away with 23 wins in the 49 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, San Diego has won nine of 20 games when listed as at least +129 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Padres have a 43.7% chance of walking away with the win. San Diego’s games have gone over the total in 77 of their 166 opportunities. The Padres have an against the spread record of 74-92-0 in 166 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | 150 | .298 (12) | .366 (19) | .531 (6) | 5.0% (14) | 20.7% (74) | 9.8% (42) |
| Juan Soto | 154 | .242 (90) | .401 (5) | .452 (46) | 4.1% (40) | 14.5% (20) | 20.4% (1) |
| Josh Bell | 156 | .268 (46) | .363 (21) | .424 (69) | 2.6% (87) | 15.8% (29) | 12.6% (11) |
| Jake Cronenworth | 158 | .240 (92) | .333 (52) | .394 (97) | 2.5% (91) | 19.2% (65) | 10.3% (33) |
| Brandon Drury | 139 | .263 (55) | .320 (74) | .492 (16) | 4.9% (19) | 22.2% (82) | 6.7% (100) |
Mets vs. Padres Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Mets to pick up the win (-153 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (6 runs).