New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Texas Rangers will look to take down the red-hot Mets on Monday night from Globe Life Field. Can Jon Gray and the Rangers end recent struggles and halt the Mets' winning streak? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Mets vs. Rangers.
Matt McCuen - June 17, 2024, 2:19 PM EDT
5 minNew York Mets vs. Texas Rangers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The New York Mets and the Texas Rangers will meet from the Lone Star State tonight.
Tonight will be the first meeting of the season between these two teams.
Mets vs. Rangers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 17, 2024
- Start Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings, SNY
New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers Prediction
Both teams feel they are better than their record indicates.
Texas has had a championship hangover this season as they enter this game with a record of 33-38.
The Rangers know there is time to turn around their season, but there are concerns about Texas.
This Rangers squad, who was unstoppable in the fall, has been unable to find any consistency.
Texas begins this game 6.5 games behind the first-place Orioles in the AL wildcard race.
Corey Seager has been swinging a hot stick lately, leading the team in 14 home runs.
All-Star Adolis Garcia has driven in a team-best 40 runs on the campaign.
Marcus Semien has added 40 runs batted in his own while leading the team with 75 hits.
Veteran Jon Gray will get the rock tonight. Gray is 2-2 with a 2.17 ERA.
The Mets have had a tough season thus far, with a record of 33-37.
Despite the underwhelming season, New York rolls into this game as one of baseball's hottest teams, winning five consecutive games.
Since Grimace threw out the first pitch on Wednesday night, New York has not lost a game.
The New York faithful are hoping that this mini hot streak is a sign of things to come.
There is no doubt that the Mets have enough talent on their roster to compete for a playoff position.
New York trails the final wildcard spot by 1.5 games.
The Mets are 8-2 over their last 10 games.
Veteran Starling Marte leads the squad with a .281 batting average.
First baseman Pete Alonso has been the best power source, launching 15 home runs while knocking in 37 runs.
Francisco Lindor leads the squad with 65 hits on the season.
Southpaw David Peterson will get the call tonight. Peterson is 2-0 with a 4.32 ERA.
New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers Pick
I love this spot for Texas tonight.
The Mets are regression candidates.
Despite playing well as of late, I still have a lot of doubts about this Mets team.
Gray has been excellent this season and will continue his strong season vs. the Mets' lineup.
Let’s stay hot tonight!
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