Scheduled for May 17, 2024, the New York Mets are set to take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park at 7:10 PM under partly cloudy skies. Pitching for the Mets will be Christian Scott, whose ERA stands at 2.842. On the Marlins’ side, Jesús Luzardo will take the mound, currently with an ERA of 5.968.

The Mets currently hold the 9th position in the 2024 NL East Division standings with a record of 20-23, translating to a .47 win percentage and ranking 4th in divisional games. They’ve won 4 of their last 10 matches, carrying a single win streak into this game. The team’s performance includes 10 home wins against 14 losses, balancing at 10-9 on the road. Regardless of the time, their record is an even 10 wins both during day and night games. In total, the Mets have scored 183 runs but have conceded 191.

Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins are at the bottom of the standings, ranked 15th with a 13-32 record, reflecting a .29 winning percentage. They’ve also won 4 of their last 10 games and have managed a two-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 6-17, with an away record of 7-15. The Marlins have scored 163 runs, but their porous defense has allowed 250 runs.

Focusing on the betting odds, the Mets are positioned as favorites despite their mediocre record. The point spread for the game is set at 1.5 in favor of the Mets, with an over/under total runs bet sitting at 7.5. For those looking to wager on the moneyline, the Mets are listed at -120, making them slight favorites, while the Marlins are close behind with a moneyline of +101, suggesting a potentially close contest. This indicates a belief among oddsmakers that the game could be tight, potentially swinging on a few key plays or pitches.