New York Mets (11-8) vs. San Francisco Giants (9-12)
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants 4/22/24 – As Major League Baseball continues its exciting April competitions, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants gear up for an intriguing series opener at Oracle Park scheduled to start at 9:45 PM ET. Broadcasted live on ESPN+, this matchup pits an 11-8 Mets side against 9-12 Giants hoping for their breakthrough win streak to end – both are looking good heading into Monday. Not just another baseball matchup though – expect plenty of playoff-caliber strategies on display here plus premium matchup tips that any avid MLB fan or betor alike.
The Mets have been performing impressively over their recent games. On offense, their batting average stands at.252 with an on-base percentage of.331, and an impressive slugging percentage of.391. Their pitchers have shown themselves worthy as they boast an admirable 3.09 ERA and 1.27 WHIP which has significantly contributed to their win streak; especially on road games where their performance presented Giants fans a challenge at their own home field.
On the other side of things, San Francisco Giants have experienced mixed results. While their batting lineup has managed an average batting performance with an batting average of.241, on-base percentage (on-BAK% or OBP%) of.310 and slugging percentage of.374, their pitching has struggled, evidenced by higher team ERA (5.07) and higher team WHIP (1.33). These indicators could provide opportunities for Mets’ offensive attack given Giants inconsistency when maintaining strong defensive plays on defense.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants 4/22/24 Game Info
| When: | Monday, April 22, 2024 at 9:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Oracle Park |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Jose Quintana (1-1, 3.05 ERA) vs. Keaton Winn (1-3, 4.09 ERA)
Jose Quintana of the Mets brings with him an experienced arm, boasting a 3.05 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 20.2 innings pitched and boasting an outstanding 1.5 WHIP despite some increased walks (33). However, his strength lies in maintaining consistent and poised pitches which could prove key in controlling Giants hitters; although his slightly increased walks may provide opportunities for Giants players.
Keaton Winn of the Giants shows promise despite less impressive statistics; with 17 strikeouts over 22 innings and an improved 1.09 WHIP compared to Quintana; however, his challenge will lie in maintaining composure against an aggressive Mets lineup that has recently found their rhythm at bat; his ability to minimize walks and homer runs will be key in curtailing their offensive strengths.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As betting lines and odds continue to develop, bettors should closely follow updates as betting lines and odds come into place. Early indicators point towards an exciting matchup; however, trends favoring the Mets given their recent performance on the road indicate otherwise.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The Mets have had an outstanding run over their last five games and against the spread, going 5-0-1 over that stretch and covering six out of their last seven away contests with ease. Totals went OVER in three of those five contests as well, which could indicate high scoring contests that may lend itself well to over betting strategies in this matchup.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The Giants offer less attractive betting prospects. Their recent performance, while being 3-2 against the spread in five games but only 2-3 overall is indicative of inconsistency; two out of eight home games saw totals go OVER, suggesting difficulties producing high scoring contests at Oracle Park.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants 4/22/24 Betting Picks
Analysis and recent trends show the Mets appear likely to continue their winning streak with strong pitching and timely hitting from their lineup. Meanwhile, Giants must utilize home advantage while hoping that Winn can deliver an outstanding performance to counter their momentum and ensure victory against them.
Bettors considering betting on the Mets might do better considering betting them for a straight win if their recent form is favorable to them; prop bets could include total runs if their recent trend of going over continues; these free baseball tips must always take into account final odds as well as last-minute changes to team rosters or weather conditions before placing bets.
Free Pick and Prediction: New York Mets 5, San Francisco Giants 3.