Toronto Blue Jays (67-76) vs New York Mets (78-65)
Game Info: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 7:07 pm (Rogers Centre)
Chris Bassitt (9-13) (4.30) vs David Peterson (9-1) (2.75)
Betting Odds: Toronto Blue Jays +102 / New York Mets -120 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays meet Tuesday in MLB game 2 action at Rogers Centre. Here’s a New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction. This article will include a New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Pick.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 79-65 on the year after playing the Red Sox and Reds. The New York Mets have scored 8 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games. The New York Mets have won 7 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Francisco Lindor leads the New York Mets with 158 hits and 84 RBI, while Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo have combined for 244 hits and 153 RBI.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 68-77 on the year after playing the Phillies and Braves. The Toronto Blue Jays have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 10 games. The Toronto Blue Jays have lost 6 straight games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Toronto Blue Jays with 177 hits and 94 RBI, while George Springer and Daulton Varsho have combined for 206 hits and 114 RBI.
New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Pick Matchup
David Peterson gets the ball for the New York Mets, and he is 9-1 with a 2.75 ERA and 81 strikeouts this season. Peterson has allowed 13 hits and 3 runs in his last 13 innings. Peterson has a 2.68 ERA and a .244 allowed batting average in 53.2 road innings. This will be Peterson’s second career game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chris Bassitt gets the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he is 9-13 with a 4.30 ERA and 156 strikeouts this season. Bassitt has allowed 15 hits and 4 earned runs in his 13 innings. Bassitt has a 4.78 ERA and a .277 allowed batting average in 90.1 home innings. This will be Bassitt’s second career game against the New York Mets.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Mets have won each of their last six night games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last four games at Rogers Centre against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games at Rogers Centre against teams that held a winning record.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- George Springer has hit a home run in three of his seven previous appearances against the Mets after playing the previous day.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded a Double in four of the Blue Jays' last five games at Rogers Centre.
- Chris Bassitt has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against NL East opponents.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven appearances at Rogers Centre.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded two or more total bases in six of his last seven home appearances.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in four of the Blue Jays' last five games at Rogers Centre.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one Single in each of the Blue Jays' last five night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Chris Bassitt has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ranks 4th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.395) this season.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- J.D. Martinez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances with the Mets as favorites against AL East opponents.
- Francisco Lindor has scored at least one run in eight of the Mets' last nine games as favorites against AL opponents.
- J.D. Martinez has recorded at least one total base in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Blue Jays.
- Jose Iglesias has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with the Mets as road favorites.
- Brett Baty has hit at least one home run in four of his last eight appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Jeff McNeil has recorded at least one Single in 11 of his 12 previous appearances in night games against AL East teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays rank 27th in the league for steals this season (65).
- The Toronto Blue Jays rank 6th in the league for strikeouts this season (1107).
- The New York Mets rank 3rd in the league for hits allowed this season (1102).
- The New York Mets rank T4th in the league for doubles this season (259).
New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking more and more like a team that's waiting for the offseason to arrive, while the Mets have caught fire and are inching closer to a playoff spot. Chris Bassitt has been hit or miss this season, while David Peterson has quietly been one of the best starters in the NL. Two teams heading in completely different directions. This price feels like a steal. Give me the Mets to keep things rolling.
Randy’s Pick New York Mets -120
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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