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Mets vs. Rays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/16)

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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Mets, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, May 16th 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Mets

The Rays take on the Mets on Tuesday, May 16th 2023 at Citi Field, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (31-11) vs. New York Mets (20-22)
  • Date: Tuesday, May 16th 2023
  • Time: 7:10 ET
  • Venue: Citi Field, New York

 

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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

Heading into their matchup with the New York Mets, the Rays have a record of 31-11, good for 1st in the AL East. On the season, the Rays have an above .500 road record, at 12-8.

Having been favored in 90.5% of their games, Tampa Bay has an above .500 record against the runline at 25-17. The team has an over/under record of 23-16, with an average betting line of 8.

Jalen Beeks gets the start for the Rays with a below .500 record at 1-2. With an ERA of 5.40, Jalen Beeks has had his struggles on the mound. Currently, opponents are batting just .208 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep two times against Jalen Beeks, who has a WOBA allowed of .307. Beeks has a WHIP of 1.25, with 10 walks allowed.

On offense, Tampa Bay will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 1st in runs scored, averaging 6.2 runs per game. The Rays have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .275 ranks 1st in the league. So far, Tampa Bay's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 81 home runs, which ranks 1st. Tampa Bay's overall OBP of .349 is good for 1st in the league.

 

New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The New York Mets take on the Tampa Bay hoping to improve on their record of just 20-22, placing them 4th in the NL East In their 15 games at Citi Field, the Mets have a record of just 7-8.

New York's record vs. the runline is just 16-26 despite being favored 32 times through 42 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 18-23.

The Mets will send Justin Verlander to the mound with an overall record of 1-1. Leading up to the game, Justin Verlander has an ERA of just 2.25. Currently, opponents are batting just .171 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep two times against Justin Verlander, who has a WOBA allowed of .255. Verlander's WHIP of .83 comes along with a total of three walks allowed.

New York's offense enters play with the 23rd-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.1 runs per game. Together, the Mets' offense has the 16th-ranked batting average, at .241. Overall, the team has hit 41 home runs, placing them 22nd. To date, New York has the MLB's 12th-rated OBP, sitting at .324.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Mets

Heading into today's matchup between New York and Tampa Bay, the Mets are the betting favorite at -162 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 61.83%. The MLB predictive model has the Mets picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.

Recommended Betting Pick: Mets Moneyline


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