Miami Marlins vs New York Mets 4/7/23 – On Thursday night, the Miami Marlins 2-4 head to Citi Field to try to defeat the New York Mets 3-3. Edward Cabrera will start for Miami while Tylor Megill counters for New York. According to top MLB betting sites, New York opens as a home favorite.
Miami Marlins vs New York Mets
Date & Time: Friday, April 7, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
Location: Citi Field
TV: SportsNet NY
Miami Marlins vs New York Mets 4/7/23 Betting Odds
Marlins
Moneyline: +155
Spread: +1.5 (-139)
Total: 7.5 over (-110)
Mets
Moneyline: -200
Spread: -1.5 (-102)
Total: 7.5 under (-110)
Miami Marlins vs New York Mets Analysis
The Miami Marlins have hit 8 doubles as a team and hit 5 baseballs out of the park. Miami is slugging 0.365, striking out 64 times while taking 13 walks. As a unit, they are scoring 1.7 runs per game which puts them 30th in baseball with 10 RBI’s plus 44 base knocks this campaign; their average at the plate sits at 0.233 with 10 runs scored and an on-base percentage of 0.282. The Marlins pitchers have given up 7 home runs and 28 total runs this season, as well as walking 24 players from the other team. Their FIP stands at 5.25 for this team this season; K/BB ratio of 1.38; WHIP of 1.22; team ERA of 4.50 this year with 33 strikeouts. The Miami Marlins have made 162 putouts this season, along with 60 assists and 3 errors. Their fielding percentage of 0.987 ranks them 17th in the majors, and they have generated 5 double plays. Over 486 innings played, they have turned 76.7% of balls hit into play into outs – good enough to tie for 1st in professional baseball.
New York Mets has hit 3 home runs and driven in 16 runs this season, as well as 8 doubles, 25 walks and 17 RBI. They hold an OBP of 0.313 with a team batting average of 0.207 for the year, an SLG% of 0.295 which allows them to score 2.83 runs per contest while striking out on 37 occasions with 40 hits in total. This season, the New York pitching staff has given up 27 runs while sporting an ERA of 4.76. They’ve surrendered 11 homers and allowed 4.76 runs per 9 innings. As a unit, they boast a team WHIP of 1.431 and FIP of 5.31 as a staff on the year; their strikeout to walk ratio stands at 2.38. Currently ranked 26th in baseball for total hits allowed with 52 allowed, the Mets pitching staff ranks 26th overall. Through 459 innings played this season, the New York Mets have posted a defensive efficiency of 69.6%. They have turned 8 double plays and boast an impressive fielding percentage of 1.000, as well as 49 assists, zero errors, and 153 putouts for their efforts.
Miami Marlins vs New York Mets Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games. Miami are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against the NY Mets. Miami are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road. Miami are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against the NY Mets. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami’s last 11 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 14 of NY Mets’ last 20 games. NY Mets are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets’ last 10 games against Miami. The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’ last 5 games at home. NY Mets are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Miami.
Miami Marlins vs New York Mets Free Pick
In their home opener against the Marlins, the Mets plan to ride Megill and force Cabrera out of the game early, as the Marlins starter struggles again with command. New York will capitalize on its chances with runners on base, pushing a few runs home in the first three innings. Furthermore, their bullpen should provide some much needed relief, sending Miami back into their dugout with ease. The New York Mets are favorites to win here as per the top baseball betting picks.
Free Pick: New York Mets -1.5 (-102)
