New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics Betting Odds Analysis, Lines and Pick

The New York Mets host Oakland on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 43-50 mark against the 43-52 Athletics in MLB betting odds action at Citi Field.

The match puts starter Paul Blackburn for the Oakland Athletics on the hill facing Steven Matz for the New York Mets. Blackburn brings a 1-0 mark to the game, while Matz is 2-3 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the New York Mets in this matchup found them as -170 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 9 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.8-2.7 win for the Athletics on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Oakland Athletics vs New York Mets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The New York Mets sport a record of 43-50 heading into this matchup, while the Oakland Athletics sit at 43-52 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Oakland injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 12 (New York Mets) and the No. 13 (Oakland Athletics) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Oakland Athletics rank No. 29 at 7.83 hits per game. That compares with the New York Mets No. 20 ranking in that category.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 28-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Athletics own the No. 25 mark in runs allowed.