The New York Mets (23-14) are set to conclude their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (19-17) on Wednesday at Chase Field, with first pitch scheduled for 3:40 p.m. ET. The Diamondbacks currently lead the season series 3-2.
The Mets have faced challenges recently, losing five of their last seven games, including three against the Diamondbacks. Following a split in their previous series at Citi Field, the Mets secured a narrow 5-4 victory in Monday’s opener of this series, but struggled offensively in Tuesday’s 5-1 defeat, managing only four hits.
On the other hand, the Diamondbacks are 4-4 in their last eight games, with standout performances from pitcher Zac Gallen, who delivered an impressive outing by allowing just two hits and one run over seven innings while striking out six on Tuesday. Offensively, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made his mark with a three-hit game, including his sixth home run and two RBIs.
Looking ahead to Wednesday’s matchup, the projected starters are RHP Kodai Senga for the Mets and RHP Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks. Senga has posted a remarkable 1.38 ERA this season, having not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his starts. His career performance against the Diamondbacks further strengthens his outlook. Kelly, while having a slightly higher ERA of 4.06, has shown improvement with a 2.20 ERA over his last five starts.
As for the betting odds from BetMGM Sportsbook, the Mets are favored with a moneyline of -125, while the Diamondbacks sit at +105. Analysts suggest looking towards the Diamondbacks, particularly considering their recent performances and their success against the Mets in their last games. Additionally, the under might be a prudent choice, as recent matchups indicate a likelihood of total runs falling below nine, a threshold not crossed in four of the five meetings this season.
Overall, both teams have displayed potential and resilience despite recent setbacks, making for an intriguing concluding game in the series. There is hope for both sides to bounce back and make a statement, with the series outcome still uncertain as they get set for Wednesday’s game.