El Jefe
The New York Mets (58-35) will once again clash against the San Diego Padres (52-42) in Flushing, Queens on Saturday, July 23 at Citi Field. Each of the rivals will of course be searching for a win to set the pace as we progress through the season. Don’t miss the first pitch at 7:10 PM ET!
Take a look at how the Mets and Padres have performed against each other in the past for context about Saturday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two teams have battled in four contests, in which the Mets have earned a win once against the Padres. The last time these two teams saw each other on Friday, the New York Mets walked away with a 1-4 victory. The Padres racked up four runs on eight hits while the Mets scored one run on four hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Citi Field.
Betting Preview for the San Diego Padres vs New York Mets MLB Game on July 23 2022
Where: Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, NY
When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 7:10 PM ET
Betting on the San Diego Padres
Record: (53W-42L) | National League West Standing: 2
The Padres were defeated by the New York Mets 1-4 the last time they met on Friday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can come away victorious in this one. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .240 and in particular Manuel Machado is leading his team with a .299 average. In terms of defense, the team is carrying an ERA of 3.74 and a .988 fielding percentage. Before you place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances, be sure to consult our odds assessment!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Padres are missing William Myers (Knee), Fernando Tatis Jr. (Wrist), Thomas Pomeranz (Elbow), Pierce Johnson (Elbow), Austin Adams (Forearm), Robert Suarez (Knee), Matthew Beaty (Shoulder), and Craig Stammen (Shoulder).
Betting on the New York Mets
Record: (58W-36L) | National League East Standing: 1
On Friday, the Mets outplayed the San Diego Padres. So far this season, the team is currently batting .251 thanks in large part to their top hitter, Starling Marte, who has a batting average of .299. Defensively, they have an ERA of 3.61 and a .987 fielding percentage. Be sure to check out our odds analysis below before selecting your picks!
Absences and Injuries
With respect to inactive players in this game, the Mets are without Dominic Smith (Ankle), John Curtiss (Elbow), Jacob deGrom (Shoulder), Joseph Lucchesi (Elbow), Tylor Megill (Shoulder), James McCann (Oblique), Trevor May (Triceps), and Sean Reid-Foley (Elbow).
San Diego Padres vs New York Mets | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: New York Mets (-152) at FanDuel
The New York Mets are considered the favorite in this one. The team is enjoying a good July so far, entering the matchup with a winning percentage of 61.11% for this month, accounting a total of 11 wins. Comparatively, the San Diego Padres’ winning percentage is lower at 38.89% for this month, a record of seven victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 Total Runs (-115) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated O/U is under 7.5. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 7.5.
Runline Pick: New York Mets -1.5 Runs (+146) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the New York Mets will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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