TB Rays vs NY Mets Prediction 5-17-2023 MLB Picks
New York Mets (20-23) vs Tampa Bay Rays (32-11)
2023-05-17 19:10:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Mets / Tampa Bay Rays --- Over/Under:
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The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets meet Wednesday in MLB action at Citi Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays have scored 24 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 straight games. The Rays have won 7 of their last 9 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Wander Franco leads the Rays with 49 hits and 23 RBI while Randy Arozarena and Yandy Diaz have combined for 93 hits and 59 RBI. The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets have scored 16 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or less runs in 9 of their last 13 games. The Mets have lost 6 of their last 9 games when scoring 3 or less runs. Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with 49 hits and 18 RBI while Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor have combined for 80 hits and 45 RBI. Kodai Senga gets the ball, and he is 4-2 with a 4.14 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season. This will be Senga’s first career game against the Rays.
Randy’s Pick
The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t list a starting pitcher at the time this article was published, but I’m not sure if it matters. Everything the Rays are touching turns to gold, and their offense is good enough to pick up any struggles. The New York Mets continue to disappoint, and Kodai Senga is a rookie pitcher who has had his ups and downs. Give me the Rays regardless of who is pitching or what the price is.