Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 15, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 15, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets Prediction 6/15

The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The game is scheduled for an afternoon start at 1:40 PM and will be broadcast on WPIX. Fans can expect overcast clouds and a light breeze during this outdoor game.

Rays vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays +135. The Rays have won the last two games against the Mets. Their recent away record of 15-12 shows they can perform on the road.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0. Both teams have shown strong hitting in their recent games, with the Rays scoring 8 and 7 runs in their last two games against the Mets. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a road record of 15-12 this season.
  • The New York Mets have an impressive home record of 27-9 this season.
  • In their last game, the Rays defeated the Mets 8-4 with 12 hits and 5 extra-base hits.
  • The Mets lost their last two games against the Rays, despite hitting 11 and 7 hits in each game.
  • The weather forecast for the game at Citi Field is overcast clouds with a mild breeze.

Rays vs Mets Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Shane Baz will be on the mound for the Rays. Baz has a 4.97 ERA and a 5-3 record. The Rays will look to Baz to keep the Mets’ bats in check.

The Mets will counter with Griffin Canning as their starting pitcher. Canning has a 3.22 ERA and a 6-2 record. The Mets hope Canning can continue his strong performance this season. Both teams aim for a win as they meet in this afternoon game.

Mets Ready for Action at Home

The New York Mets are having a strong season with a team batting average of .249. This ranks them seventh in the league. Their on-base percentage is .330, which is second overall. Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a batting average of .297. He has hit 17 home runs and has 63 RBIs, both of which are top on the team. Francisco Lindor is also a key player, with a .282 average and 14 home runs. Griffin Canning will start on the mound for the Mets. He has a 3.22 ERA and a win-loss record of 6-2. The Mets’ pitching staff has the best ERA in the league at 2.91.

Rays Look to Shine on the Road

The Tampa Bay Rays have a team batting average of .248, ranking eighth in the league. Their on-base percentage is .312, placing them twelfth. The team has hit 74 home runs this season, which is thirteenth overall. Junior Caminero is a standout player for the Rays. He has a batting average of .245 with 16 home runs. Yandy Díaz also contributes with a .265 average and 10 home runs. Shane Baz will start as the pitcher for the Rays. His ERA is 4.97, and he has a win-loss record of 5-3. The Rays’ pitching staff holds a 3.50 ERA, ranking seventh in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays look like a strong pick for the money line at +135. They have a solid road record of 15-12, showing they can perform away from home. Winning the last two games against the Mets adds confidence to this pick.

The over 8.0 prediction also makes sense. The Rays scored 8 and 7 runs in their last two games against the Mets. Both teams have shown they can hit well, so a high-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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