MLB Pick: Pirates ML (+110) at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
It’s Jackie Robinson Day on the Major League Baseball betting card, and all 30 teams are scheduled to take the field to honor one of the most influential sports figures ever.
One of the matchups is taking place not far from where Robinson played in Brooklyn, as the New York Mets host the surprising Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets
Monday, April 15, 2024 – 07:10 PM ET at Citi Field
So far, so good for the Pirates who are tied for the lead in the NL Central. Meanwhile in New York, the Mets are playing sub-.500 baseball but starting to turn things around after an 0-5 start.
Pittsburgh begins this series with Martín Perez (1-0, 1.89) on the bump in Queens, and the Mets counter with Adrian Houser (0-1, 5.40). Bookmaker (visit our Bookmaker Review) is selling New York on a -120 moneyline with 8½ for the total.
Familiar Foe for Houser
Perez comes off a splendid performance last week against the Tigers, getting though 8 innings on exactly 100 pitches while striking out 7. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh’s bullpen and defense blew up in the ninth of a 5-3 loss.
Houser took the loss in Atlanta last Tuesday, allowing 5 runs in as many innings as the Mets dropped a 6-5 decision. He has a lot of experience against the Pirates from his days with the Brewers, going 3-1 with a 2.72 ERA across his last 7 starts (36.1 IP) against Pittsburgh.
Mets 6-2 Last 8 Matchups at Citi Field
The clubs split their clashes last season, each winning 2 out of 3 at home. The totals also halved on the MLB odds in the 6 meetings (2-1 O/U in NY).
Pittsburgh is off to a great start on the road and against the NL East, leading me to play the Pirates on the MLB odds.
MLB Pick: Pirates ML (+110) at BetOnline
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