Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The New York Mets will look to heat up at home down the stretch, but face a formidable opponent in the Baltimore Orioles tonight. Can Francisco Lindor and the Mets edge the Orioles as a slight favorite? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Orioles vs. Mets.
Matt McCuen - August 19, 2024, 2:53 PM EDT
5 minBaltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets will meet from the Big Apple on Monday night.
Tonight kicks off the first game of an important interleague affair.
Orioles vs. Mets Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: August 19, 2024
- Time: 7:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings, SNY
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets Prediction
Baltimore enters this contest with a 73-52 record.
That record ties them with the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East.
Whoever does not win the division will likely take the top wildcard spot in AL.
The O's are set up for the future and the present, as their team is filled with young, talented players.
Baltimore is 5-5 over their last 10 games.
Gunnar Henderson has enjoyed a strong season, leading the team with a .288 batting average.
Outfielder Anthony Santander has had the best year of his career, with a team-best 36 home runs and 80 RBIs.
Catcher Adley Rutschman has added 18 long balls while driving in 70 runs.
Trevor Rogers gets the start tonight. Rogers is 2-11 with a 4.89 era. Most of his work this year came with the Miami Marlins.
New York rolls into the series with a 64-60 record.
Every series is crucial for the Mets at this stage of the season.
New York trails the final wildcard spot in the NL by two games.
The Mets must rip off wins quickly to make a playoff push.
Since July 1st, the Mets have the eighth-best record in the MLB (24-19).
The Mets are 4-6 over their last 10 contests.
Francisco Lindor leads the Mets with a .264 batting average and 72 RBIs.
Pete Alonso leads the squad, blasting 27 home runs this year.
Brandon Nimmo has had a strong year with 18 home runs and 71 RBIs.
Southpaw David Peterson gets the start tonight. Peterson is 7-1 with a 3.04 ERA.
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets Betting Pick
This line screams Mets tonight.
Despite the Orioles being one of the best teams in the MLB this season, we see New York as a somewhat heavy favorite tonight.
Peterson has been excellent this season, with a 3-1 record at home.
The Mets have strong numbers vs. Rogers, batting .274 as a team in 106 at-bats.
Pick: New York Mets ML -138 Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds for this pick
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets System Projections - August 19th
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