The Mets and Mariners play the first game of their three-game series on Monday, June 1.
Seattle is a -131 moneyline favorite, while New York is +108 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at over/under 7.5 runs.
Let’s get into a pick and prediction for this Mets vs. Mariners game.
Mets vs. Mariners prediction, preview
Be on alert. The Mets are on a four-game win streak. Are they back? Is the World Series back on? Maybe, maybe not, but it’s encouraging heading into June. They begin a six-game road trip with three games against the Mariners on Monday. Seattle is on a six-game win streak, so one team will leave unhappy.
The Mets had a great offensive series against the Marlins, scoring nine, six, and 10 runs in the sweep. That hasn’t been the case all season, as New York ranks 23rd in runs per game (4.05). With Francisco Lindor injured, there’s more pressure and responsibility on the young Mets’ players to step up. Juan Soto, of course, headlines the lineup, and he showcased why with a grand slam during Sunday’s 10-1 victory.
The question will be whether the pitching holds up against the red-hot Mariners. Austin Warren is starting as an opener for New York. He’s been effective out of the pen (1.40 ERA) through 19.1 innings, but this will be his first start. It’s unlikely he pitches more than 2.0 innings, so it’ll be a bullpen night. The Mets rank sixth with a 3.21 collective bullpen ERA.
The Mariners are going the traditional starter route with Emerson Hancock tonight. He’s starting to find his groove in his fourth MLB season. With a 2.78 ERA, he’s solidifying himself in Seattle’s rotation. He is bound for some regression due to a 3.57 FIP, but that doesn’t take away an excellent May campaign. He allowed nine earned runs across 30 innings during the month. Five of those runs came in one start, and he’s pitched at least 5.0 frames in all five outings during the month.
Mets vs. Mariners Pick, Best Bet
Both teams are riding win streaks, but the Mets’ road ends tonight. Hancock has been impressive and will give the Mets’ offense some trouble. Sure, the Mets’ offense looked great against the Marlins, but it hasn’t been consistent for long stretches.
