National League foes collide when the San Francisco Giants (8-4) and the New York Mets (9-4) match up on Thursday afternoon. New York is looking to get back on track after falling 5-2 to San Francisco on Wednesday. This matchup features top-five pitching staffs. San Francisco is ranked first in ERA (2.33) while New York is ranked fourth with a 2.56 ERA. Anthony DeSclafani (0-0, 4.32 ERA) is on the hill for San Francisco, while Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 0.84 ERA) is making the start for New York.
First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsboook lists New York as the -135 favorite (risk $135 to win $100) in the latest Mets vs. Giants odds. while the over-under for total runs is set at eight, up half a run from the opening line. Before making any Mets vs. Giants picks, you need to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, is off to a sizzling start to the 2022 season. It's on a 14-4 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through two weeks, returning over $800 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!
Now, the model has locked in on Mets vs. Giants, and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the MLB odds and trends for Giants vs. Mets:
- Mets vs. Giants money line: New York -135, San Francisco +115
- Mets vs. Giants run-line: New York -1.5 (+150)
- Mets vs. Giants over-under: 8 runs
- SF: Giants are 4-1 in their last five after allowing two runs or fewer in their previous game
- NYM: Mets are 5-1 in their last six games as favorites
Why you should back the Mets
Designated hitter Pete Alonso has monster power and drives the baseball to all parts of the field when he connects. Alonso has the ability to produce runs with regularity. The 2019 All-Star is tied for first on the team in home runs (3) and first in runs batted in (14). On April 17, Alonso went 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a two-run homer.
Second baseman Jeff McNeil is an excellent contact hitter who can smack the ball all over the field. McNeil has a contact swing and a solid pitch recognition. The 2019 All-Star currently has a batting average of .293 with six RBI. He's logged two-plus hits in four games thus far. On April 16, he went 2-for-3 with a walk and one run scored.
Why you should back the Giants
Left fielder Joc Pederson is off to a hot start. The two-time World Series champion has the power to drive the baseball all over the field. Pederson has a batting average of .333 with three home runs and four runs batted in. On April 17, he went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a steal.
First baseman Brandon Belt has a great approach to the plate with patience and plenty of home run-run power. His left-handed stroke is sweet and plays solid defense. The 2016 All-Star has a batting average of .282 with four homers and eight RBIs. In his last outing, Belt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run.
How to make Giants vs. Mets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the run total, as the simulation suggests the teams will combine for nine runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Mets vs. Giants? And which side of the money line has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to jump on, all from the advanced model that has crushed its top-rated MLB picks, and find out.
