New York Mets vs Miami Marlins 4/2/23 – On Sunday afternoon, New York will conclude their four-game series in Miami with a 6-2 win. This comes amid Miami’s seven-game homestand that culminates with three games against Minnesota. Place your bets at the best MLB betting sites for the exciting match up.
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
Date & Time: Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 1:40 PM ET
Location: loanDepot park
TV: MLBN
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins 4/2/23 Betting Odds
Mets
Moneyline: -132
Spread: -1.5 (+129)
Total: 8.5 over (-123)
Marlins
Moneyline: +105
Spread: +1.5 (-185)
Total: 8.5 under (-114)
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Analysis
After taking game one on the road, the New York Mets only scored one run in game two but held Miami to just two. David Peterson took the mound for New York and gave up a solo shot in the second inning. Though he allowed eight hits total, Peterson only had one walk along with five strikeouts through five innings. Starling Marte led the offense with two hits, while Pete Alonso continued his strong at bat with a solo shot in the 9th. RHP Kodai Senga will take the mound for the Mets on Friday afternoon. Senga, an MLB rookie, spent his early career in the Nippon Professional Baseball league where he quickly made a name for himself with his impressive ball control and skill. While there, Senga averaged an ERA of 2.59. Senga’s fastball typically sits between 95-96 mph, and his forkball has been known to leave batters guessing at the plate. Due to this skill set, he has been scouted extensively over the years; now he gets an opportunity to prove himself as a starting pitcher.
Miami Marlins is hoping to salvage the series after dropping two of the initial three contests. The Marlins tied the series opener with three runs in the sixth inning, but allowed two more in the seventh to lose by two runs. Second baseman Luis Arraez had two hits and drove in a run in four at-bats for Miami. On Friday night, the Marlins took control of the series with a 2-1 victory, scoring two runs on 10 hits. Designated hitter Garrett Cooper had three hits while right fielder Jorge Soler added two hits and homered once. Last year Miami ranked No. 28 in MLB in team batting average. On Saturday, the Marlins had 10 hits in their 6-2 loss to New York, led by Arraez’s four-hit day. Rookie catcher Nick Fortes added two hits and drove in both runs with a two-run homer in the second inning. They are facing off against an NY pitching staff which ranks seventh in MLB with an ERA of 3.57. Trevor Rogers, a left-handed pitcher, had an outstanding rookie campaign that culminated in a 2.64 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. In his final four outings of last season, he allowed three runs or fewer each time; throwing six innings in three of those appearances.
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Mets’ last 17 games. NY Mets are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games. NY Mets are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against Miami. The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Mets’ last 16 games on the road. NY Mets are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 9 games against the NY Mets. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami’s last 8 games at home. Miami are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against the NY Mets. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National League East Division division. Miami are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played in April.
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Free Pick
Though the Mets send Rogers to the mound with a question mark, we know his record with Miami. Furthermore, last season they hit over .300 when Rogers was pitching. New York should still practice their plate discipline and expect some hittable balls this time around. Therefore, take the Mets as slight favorites here as per best MLB Betting picks.
Free Pick: New York Mets (-132)
