Mets vs. Giants Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, May 24, 2024

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The New York Mets (21-28), led by Jeff McNeil on a two-game home run streak, are -143 favorites on the moneyline to defeat Matt Chapman (homers in three straight contests) and the San Francisco Giants (25-26). First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET on Friday, live from Citi Field and airing on SNY.

Christian Scott will get the ball for New York while San Francisco will counter with Kyle Harrison.

Mets vs. Giants Odds

  • Mets odds to win: -143
  • Giants odds to win: +121
  • Spread: Mets -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • TV: SNY
  • Who Will Win Mets vs. Giants?

    Mets and Giants Betting Trends

    The Mets have put together a 12-13 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 48% of those games).

    New York has gone 2-2 (winning 50% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -143 or shorter.

    This season, the Giants have been the underdog 23 times and won nine, or 39.1%, of those games.

    San Francisco has a record of 3-10 in games where bookmakers have it as underdogs of at least +121 on the moneyline.

    The Mets have played in 49 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 25 times (25-23-1).

    So far this season, the Giants and their opponents have hit the over in 26 of their 51 games with a total.

    Mets Stats & Insights

    The Mets are the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.3 runs per game (209 total).

    New York ranks 16th in baseball with 51 total home runs.

    The Mets have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.237).

    New York’s batters strike out 7.8 times per game, the fifth-lowest average in baseball.

    The pitching staff for the Mets has a collective 8.9 K/9, the fifth-best in the majors.

    New York has the 17th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.08).

    Giants Stats & Insights

    The Giants have scored 219 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.

    San Francisco ranks 21st in Major League Baseball with 47 home runs.

    The Giants rank eighth in MLB with a .250 team batting average.

    San Francisco ranks 13th with an average of 7.9 strikeouts per game.

    The Giants have an 8.4 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in the big leagues.

    San Francisco pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.50 ERA this year, which ranks 25th in MLB.

    Mets Key Players to Watch

    Scott makes the start for the Mets, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 4.32 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched.

    Pete Alonso leads New York in home runs this season with 11 while driving in 24 runs.

    Brandon Nimmo leads New York in runs batted in with 29 while batting .220 with seven homers.

    Francisco Lindor has collected 40 base hits, an OBP of .274 and a slugging percentage of .360 this season.

    McNeil has collected 41 hits this season and has an OBP of .312. He’s slugging .345 on the year.

    Giants Key Players to Watch

    Harrison (4-1) will take the mound for the Giants, his 11th start of the season.

    Chapman has a team-best eight home runs.

    Thairo Estrada has shown off his power as he paces his team with eight home runs and 29 RBI.

    LaMonte Wade Jr paces the Giants with a team-best batting average of .339.

    Jorge Soler is batting .214 with seven doubles, five home runs and 17 walks.

    Mets and Giants Injuries

    Mets: Drew Smith: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Brooks Raley: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Francisco Álvarez: 15 Day IL (Thumb), Shintaro Fujinami: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), David Peterson: 60 Day IL (Hip), Ronny Mauricio: 60 Day IL (Knee), Kodai Senga: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

    Giants: Michael Conforto: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Nick Ahmed: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Keaton Winn: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Tom Murphy: 60 Day IL (Head), Jung Hoo Lee: 60 Day IL (Labrum), Alex Cobb: 60 Day IL (Hip), Robbie Ray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Austin Warren: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ethan Small: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tristan Beck: 60 Day IL (Arm), Austin Slater: 7 Day IL (Concussion)

    Mets vs. Giants Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Mets 5, Giants 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
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