Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets 8/19/24 – As the season moves on in Major League Baseball, it presents fans and bettors with intriguing matchups which not only entertain but also offer many betting opportunities. This game between the Baltimore Orioles (73-52) and New York Mets (64-60) taking place today is no exception. It is scheduled for a windy Monday evening at Citi Field, and this match assures to captivate audiences. Every game counts because both teams are fighting hard for playoff positions. Looking at the current state of the two teams, any person giving MLB free picks will find these two teams interesting as they are now.
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets 8/19/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Citi Field |
| TV: | MLBN / ESPN+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Baltimore Orioles (73-52) vs. New York Mets (64-60)
The Baltimore Orioles have been very successful in the game; this can be seen from their incredible .256 BA and even stronger SLG% of .452. This performance has resulted in them scoring a total of 626 runs with 190 homers so far. From the statistics, it looks like they are going to be a good lineup against the Mets as they appear to bat well and take advantage of all the weaknesses in pitching. Today’s game is particularly interesting in light of Pirates vs Rangers which might have some similarities when discussing teams having strong offensive lineups.
In contrast, The New York Mets have also put up competitive numbers this season. They had an average of .250 and slugging percentage that was at 420, enabling them to score a total of 591 runs while hitting one hundred fifty five home runs by then. Nonetheless, their OBP (.320 compared to Baltimore’s .323) shows they can still muster offensive challenges for the Orioles’ pitchers. Just like what happened earlier on during the Red Sox Astros games, today will demand an analytical approach since one wrong mistake could result in a costly game with playoff implications.
Trevor Rogers (2-11, 4.89 ERA) vs. David Peterson (7-1, 3.04 ERA)
The Orioles’ Trevor Rogers, despite a losing record of 2-11 and a slightly higher ERA of 4.89, is a seasoned arm on the mound. This season, he has played for 119.2 frames with 92 strikeouts. For today’s game against aggressive hitters, Rogers needs to be able to control things well due to his high WHIP (1.57) which means he has struggled in allowing baserunners.
David Peterson is another story for The Mets who have had a more positive campaign this season and currently holds a record of 7 wins and one loss with an ERA of 3.04.Running up to seventy one innings pitched, he has had reasonable command over the game evidence from his fifty six strikeouts as well as moderate number of home runs that were given up; six.Peterson’s ability to pitch economically under pressure will play a key role in determining the outcome of the game against any heavy-hitting team such as Baltimore.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Mets -1.5 (+164), Total Odds: 8.5
The Mets are marginally favored in terms of the moneyline (-125) which is suggestive of their home advantage and recent form. The return at +164 shows that the point spread is set at -1.5 for the Mets implying a close contest in prospect. The total of 8.5 should be given much attention as it indicates moderate scoring influenced by current performances from both teams.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
Trend of the total going UNDER in 4 out of the last five Baltimore’s games has been observed, which may imply that some matches were characterised by either tighter pitching or missed batting opportunities. But they have a good record of 4-1 SU in their last five games against the Mets and this may help to build up their confidence. Their road games tend to go OVER; meaning that they are capable of hitting heavy bats at Citi Field.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The Mets have had a varied performance with their total going OVER in 5 of their last 7 games, but they have been poor against American League teams (1-7 SU in their last 8 games). They may therefore consider relying on a home advantage over Baltimore which has seen them post impressive records such as 9-3 SU over the past dozen meetings.
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets 8/19/24 Betting Picks
Baltimore Orioles, as it did during the analysis and betting trends, is the underdog with a powerful team that will not hesitate to take advantage of any misstep by Mets’ pitchers. Thus, this game could be closer than the line indicates and Baltimore may be an ideal pick on the spread. If you are interested in prop bets or over/under, then both teams’ propensity to score might sway you toward the OVER.
The strong home record for Mets and Peterson’s solid form in pitching has seen several Multi-expert top picks inclining towards the Metropolitans. Nevertheless, somebody should not underrate Baltimore’s strong hitting lineup as they can be an interesting underdog selection in this matchup.