The New York Mets get a visit from the San Diego Padres in MLB baseball betting action on Sunday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
Clayton Richard, with a record of 0-1 on the season, gets the ball for the San Diego Padres, while the New York Mets trot Steven Matz to the mound in this one. He is 8-8 so far in 2016.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the New York Mets as -210 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.3-3.1 victory for the Mets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Diego Padres vs New York Mets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Mets bring a 58-58 record to the battle against the 50-66 Padres. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs San Diego injuries news.
The New York Mets vs San Diego Padres odds would favor the Padres if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while San Diego is at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Mets No. 29-ranked scoring average of 3.68 runs per game, against a San Diego Padres offense rated No. 17 and scoring 4.43 runs per game. The Mets have averaged 7.86 hits per game to date this season, less than the Padres hitters have managed (8.13 per nine innings).
San Diego brings the No. 24-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Mets's No. 3-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Diego lost a tight one on Saturday, seeing the game get away from them in extra innings and falling by a 3-2 score against New York at Citi Field.
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego at Tampa Bay, Monday, August 15th
New York at Arizona, Monday, August 15th