New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/29/24 – As the National League Wild Card races heat up, the New York Mets (69-63) clash against the Arizona Diamondbacks (75-57) in another important regular season game on Thursday at Chase Field. It will not solely be the impassioned athlete’s side of the contest that the followers are going to enjoy, but even the tactical aspect in the rankings due to the fact both sides have to seek improvement in their respective positions. Fans interested in top MLB free predictions will be able to view the entire action around 3:40 PM ET.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/29/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 3:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Field |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
New York Mets (69-63) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (75-57)
There is no doubt that the New York Mets have shown great grit and great ability all through the season, with the team having a batting average of .249 and a total run scored of 631. To further add to their performance is their ability to hit the ball out of the park as evidenced by their 168 home runs as of now. But there is more to the Mets than just their wonderous bats; their ace wearing a uniform has a nice 4.12 earned run average so that games aren’t ever too far out of reach. Today’s meeting with the Diamondbacks is particularly important as they want to record more wins and be in the playoffs. In an unusual turn of events, the Mets’ game today clashes with the Athletics vs. Reds which is another game to keep an eye on for potential playoff implications.
Conversely, one ought not to overlook the achievements of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team boasting a better batting average of .261 and an on-base percentage of .334 has been able to generate 704 runs this season. Their slugging percentage, which stands at .433, also proves that they can come up big in terms of scoring when the situation calls for it. The last month has been perfect for the Diamondbacks, most particularly at their abode, as they posted 10 wins and 2 losses in their last 12 games, making Chase Field very hard to win. Apparently, the game scheduled today between the Braves and Phillies may also affect the diamondback teams’ playoff approaches,
David Peterson (8-1, 2.85 ERA) vs. Ryne Nelson (9-6, 4.29 ERA)
David Peterson has performed as if he has been drafted into the starting rotation, with an enviable 8-1 win-loss and a solid 2.85 ERA to show for it. In his 85.1 innings pitched, Peterson has displayed that control and accuracy which will be important for this match. He is worthy of being called a tough pitcher, as he is able to maintain a low WHIP of 1.32 while holding the opponents to a .234 batting average.
Ryne Nelson’s style of play would be quite the opposite since he is with the Diamondbacks. In 130 innings pitched, Nelson has finished with a 4.29 earned run average and a 1.28 WHIP, which are good but have their limits, especially the 13 home runs surrendered. Strengths for him featured a nice amount of strikeouts but the problem was going to be targeting the Mets hitters, which are quite aggressive.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Mets -1.5 (+160), Total Odds: 9
The odds indicate that it will be a close match though the Mets are marginally on the spread. With total fixtures set at 9 and biased towards over -105, it signals that a lot of runs will be conjured up during the game, thanks to the batting prowess of both teams.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The Mets, instead of cracking under pressure to win, know how to put up a high score in the crunched-up games, evidenced by going OVER in 4 of their last 6 games. Their record of 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against this franchise and 5-1 SU in their last 6 otherwise away matches portrays how geared up they are going for this competition. As of late, the Mets have tended to give value for bettors putting their money on the spread.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Diamondbacks, who own a solid record as a whole, have had their problems with the Mets, particularly at home, where they are 1-5 SU in the last 6 matches. While it is one thing to beat other teams at home, it is another to beat Arizona, who have gone 7-1 SU in their last eight contests. The total going OVER in 5 of their last 6 games also suggests a high-scoring trend in the matches which seems to be a trend that is not being broken.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/29/24 Betting Picks
Considering the way both teams have been performing and looking at the past, the Mets are well-placed to make the most of their recent victories over the Diamondbacks especially with Peterson in the mound. Concerning the odds offered, one would recommend taking the Mets to cover the spread since it is quite likely that there will be many points scored in the game.
Despite this, other options, for example, over bets may also be attractive in that it is likely that the teams will score a lot of runs, especially for those who wish to be less adventurous in their wagers. Please remember that such information can be helpful in enhancing your professional sports analysis and should not and is not intended to stand alone.