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The New York Mets (21-23) and Tampa Bay Rays (32-12) will battle on Thursday at Citi Field, starting at 1:10 PM ET. On the hill for the Rays will be Taj Bradley (3-0), matched up against the Mets’ Tylor Megill (4-2).
The moneyline odds for the Rays (-113) versus the Mets (-105) are tight. The game has an over/under set at 8.5 runs.
Rays vs. Mets Odds
Run Line
Tampa Bay Rays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rays (-113)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)
When, Where, at What Time is Rays vs. Mets
- Game Day: Thursday, May 18, 2023
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Rays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Drew Rasmussen | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jeffrey Springs | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Garrett Cleavinger | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Andrew Kittredge | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Shane Baz | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Shawn Armstrong | 60-Day Injured List | Neck |
| Yandy Díaz | Day-to-day | Groin |
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Tomás Nido | 10-Day Injured List | Eye |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | 15-Day Injured List | Quadricep |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| 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 |
Last Time Out: Rays and Mets
David Robertson (1.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 K) earned a win in the Mets’ 8-7 victory over the Rays yesterday. Francisco Alvarez led the way offensively, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Pete Fairbanks (0.1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Rays.
Betting Trends
Rays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rays have entered the game as favorites 38 times this season and won 29, or 76.3%, of those games. Tampa Bay has entered 38 games this season favored by -113 or more and is 29-9 in those contests. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 53.1% chance of a victory for the Rays. So far this season, Tampa Bay and its opponents have hit the over in 25 of their 44 games with a total. The Rays are 28-16-0 ATS in their 44 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | 39 | .321 (4) | .429 (4) | .593 (3) | 6% (13) | 14.9% (22) | 13.7% (22) |
| Wander Franco | 42 | .288 (36) | .351 (57) | .500 (37) | 3.7% (58) | 14.9% (22) | 8% (106) |
| Randy Arozarena | 42 | .310 (9) | .395 (13) | .544 (13) | 5.4% (22) | 22.7% (102) | 10.3% (72) |
| Josh Lowe | 34 | .300 (-) | .364 (-) | .600 (-) | 6.8% (-) | 23.5% (-) | 9.1% (-) |
| Isaac Paredes | 39 | .293 (31) | .369 (34) | .496 (42) | 4% (53) | 16.1% (35) | 6% (143) |
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been underdogs in 10 games this season and have come away with the win four times (40%) in those contests. This season, New York has been victorious one time in six chances when named as an underdog of at least -105 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Mets have a 51.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. New York and their opponents have hit the over in 21 of their 45 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Mets are 16-29-0 against the spread in their 45 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 44 | .232 (123) | .330 (96) | .524 (20) | 8% (3) | 22.3% (100) | 11.7% (50) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 43 | .299 (23) | .385 (17) | .421 (88) | 1.6% (143) | 18.2% (54) | 10.9% (59) |
| Francisco Lindor | 44 | .229 (128) | .309 (122) | .418 (93) | 3.1% (84) | 24.6% (119) | 7.9% (111) |
| Jeff McNeil | 44 | .277 (51) | .359 (50) | .365 (134) | 1.1% (151) | 8.8% (4) | 8.8% (89) |
| Mark Canha | 39 | .227 (134) | .300 (140) | .371 (133) | 2% (128) | 16.7% (41) | 8% (106) |
Rays vs. Mets Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Rays will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-113). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (8.5 runs).