The Arizona Diamondbacks (25-32) travel to face off against the New York Mets (24-33) on Saturday, June 1st. This game will be played at Citi Field in New York and televised on None. The Mets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Diamondbacks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mets. First pitch is set for 3:10 CT.
Diamondbacks vs Mets
New York picked up a 10-9 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a four-run 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the 4th. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored one run in the 1st and added four more in the 9th, falling just short of a comeback.
Luis Severino got the win for the Mets, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up four runs. He finished the game with just four strikeouts and allowed one home run. Jordan Montgomery had a rough outing for the Diamondbacks, taking the loss after going just four innings and giving up six runs.
J.D. Martinez hit the game’s only home run while going 1/4 with three RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Mark Vientos also had a three-hit game for the Mets, scoring twice and driving in two runs.
Arizona is looking to snap a five-game losing streak today, and they are 10 games below .500 at 25-32. The Diamondbacks trail the Dodgers by 10 games in the NL West and are in 4th place in the division. So far, they have gone 11-9 in divisional matchups.
At home, the Diamondbacks are 13-15 this year, and they are just below .500 at 12-17 on the road. Arizona has dropped two straight series and is 6-11-1 in series this season. As the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 12-19 this year, and they are an even 13-13 when favored.
When the Diamondbacks are on the road, they have a run line record of 15-14. They have a run line record of 25-32 overall, and their average run margin is -0.1 runs per game. They have a run line record of 8-18 as the favorite and 17-14 as the underdog. In their wins, they have an average run margin of +4.4 runs per game, while in their losses, they have an average run margin of -3.6 runs per game.
The Diamondbacks are on the road today in New York to take on the Mets. The O/U line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9.2 runs per game. Arizona has gone 3-2-1 in games with an O/U line of 8 runs this season, and 70.2% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 8 runs.
Slade Cecconi Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks
Right-hander Slade Cecconi gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Mets on the road. He has made 5 starts and 6 total appearances this year, coming in with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 6.12. Opposing batters have hit .210 this year off Cecconi, and his ERA at home is 11.0 compared to 4.25 on the road. Ceconni’s WHIP for the season is 1.05, and he has turned in 2 quality starts. The right-hander’s last outing came out of the bullpen, where he took the loss, giving up 6 earned runs in 5 innings of work. Before that, he had given up exactly 6 earned runs in three straight starts.
Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown
Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the Diamondbacks’ most consistent power threats this season, with Walker’s 11 homers leading the team and Marte sitting in 2nd with 10. Walker also has the top batting average on the team, hitting .262, while Marte is batting .265. Walker has gone 5/19 in his last five games, including one homer. Joc Pederson has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 4/11 with a home run and four RBIs in his last four games.
As a team, the Diamondbacks are 8th in the league in scoring at 4.5 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .242, which is 9th in the MLB, and have the 8th fewest strikeouts in the league. Arizona comes into the game with a team batting average of .242.
With a record of 24-33, the Mets are 4th in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 15.5 games. The Mets have taken the first two games of their series vs. the Diamondbacks and have gone 5-8 in divisional games this year. Overall, they have gone just 3-7 over their last 10 games.
At home, the Mets are 13-19 this year and 11-14 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 13-15 this year and 11-18 as the underdog. So far, they have been good at closing out series, as their overall series record is 6-11-2. New York has dropped four straight series at home.
When betting the run line, it’s been more profitable to take the Mets on the road this season, as they are 14-11 compared to 10-22 at home. The Mets have been the favorite in 28 games this season, and they are just 9-19 against the run line in those contests.
When the Mets play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Their games have averaged a combined 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 29-27. The over/under line has been set at 8 runs for 12 of their games, and their record in those games is 4-4. Overall, 38.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs, while 47.4% have had lower lines.
Sean Manaea Gets The Start For The Mets
Left-hander Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets today as he faces off against the Diamondbacks at home. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 3-1 with an ERA of 3.16. Manaea’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.29. Looking back at his last outing, Manaea finished with a no-decision against the Giants, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win in two straight outings. Manaea has allowed a homer in three straight starts.
Mets Offense Breakdown
Coming into the game, the Mets are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. However, they have been much better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per game. As a team, the Mets are batting .235, which is 13th in the MLB, and they are also 11th in the league in home runs.
Francisco Lindor has been on a tear as of late, going 11/29 in his last seven games with two homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is hitting just .229. Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo are tied for the team lead in RBIs, with 29, and Alonso’s 12 homers is 7th in the league.
Diamondbacks vs Mets Prediction
Our prediction for this Diamondbacks vs. Mets matchup is to take the Mets on the money line at -134. We have the Mets winning this one by a final score of 5-4. With the over/under line sitting at 8 runs, there isn’t a lot of wiggle room, and we would recommend sticking with the Mets to pick up the win.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Sean Manaea finishing with five strikeouts compared to Slade Cecconi with six. However, Manaea is projected to finish with a higher win percentage and also go deeper into the game.
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Last updated:June 1, 2024 Diamondbacks, Mets