New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/28/24 – With the MLB season heading towards crunch time, all eyes turn to the fixture of the New York Mets visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks on the night of August 28, 2024, for what promises to be a boisterous affair. This matchup is held at Chase Field under the lights at 9:40 PM ET and broadcast live on MLBN, featuring two fierce rivals who are both competing for a playoff spot. This MLB expert selection is on a game that may have forebodings later in the postseason.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/28/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Field |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
New York Mets (69-63) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (75-57)
The New York Mets come into this match with favorable consideration but are still in need of making their mark in the postseason qualification. The Mets are working with a rather average batting average of .249 and an on-base percentage of .321, displaying the capacity to get base runners but lacking strength in the power unit with only .420 slugging percentage. This game against the Diamondbacks might also serve as a preview for fans looking forward to Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game today, highlighting the importance of solid mid-season performances.
On the flipside, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been very good this season and very good at home especially. They have also managed to be more effective going forward with a team batting average of a higher .261 and slugging percentage that stands at .433. Their pitchers have fared moderately worse, with a team ERA of 4.44, but they have often made up for their pitchers’ shortcomings by outscoring their opponents. As they prepare to face the Mets, the Diamondbacks will aim to maintain their momentum, a crucial factor especially when considering the implications for the Orioles-Dodgers faceoff.
Luis Severino (9-6, 3.84 ERA) vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 3.94 ERA)
This year, Luis Severino has been a central figure in the Mets’ pitching rotation. He has posted a record of 3.84 in earned run average and a WHIP of 1.24, within a span of 147.2 innings, which highlights the pitcher’s ability in high-stakes games and pitching quality starts. Severino’s ability to command the strike zone, as observed in his 122 strike-outs vis-a-vis 51 walks, will be needed, especially so during this match, which gives them a big edge in the later innings.
Eduardo Rodriguez pitchers are also a robust challenge, even though he has played only starting pitching a few games so far this season with a 3.94 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. However, with these few innings pitched comes fresher arms and less proven endurance for the current season. Regardless, he will tight control the pitch without created an earned run and walk in order to cope with the matts’ batters.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 +145, Total Odds: 8.5
The betting odds suggest a slight edge to the Diamondbacks, possibly due to their strong home record and offensive capabilities. The total over/under set at 8.5 with odds leaning slightly towards the over, indicating expectations for a relatively high-scoring game.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The Mets have shown resilience lately, winning 4 out of their last 6 games and holding a commendable 10-3 head-to-head record against Arizona in recent meetings. Their success on the road against the Diamondbacks (5-0 in the last 5 encounters) might influence optimistic betting towards them overcoming the spread.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Arizona’s strong form, winning 6 out of their last 7, and their potent offense, which has led to overs in 4 of their last 5 games, underscores their capability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, especially at Chase Field where they have a 9-2 record in their recent outings.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/28/24 Betting Picks
In terms of the stats and recent record, the Diamondbacks take this one, especially on their home ground. Yet, one must not ignore the New York Mets’ recent success on the road against Arizona. Given the upswing the Mets have enjoyed in their recent games and the Mets’ historic record at Chase Field, the safest wager is likely to be the Mets covering the spread.
With both teams and their current form in mind, the most advantageous betting perspective in this game might be the over in total runs because it appears that this angle is most likely to come in. Consider looking into strikeout totals for both starters for prop bets, given their consistent performances this season. Premium Game Insights indicate that while the Diamondbacks may well get the necessary result, the Mets are highly likely to outperform the odds and make for a much bigger contest than the bookies have predicted.