Aug 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
- The New York Mets host the Baltimore Orioles Monday night for the first game in a 3-game series. Mets vs. Orioles is slated to begin at 7:10 p.m. ET on MLB Network.
- The Orioles will turn to pitcher Trevor Rogers while the Mets are expected to throw lefty David Peterson.
- See the best picks, odds and a prediction for Monday’s game below.
The New York Mets host the top squad in the American League for the first in a 3-game series on Monday night. First pitch for the this upper echelon battle is slated for 7:10 p.m. on MLB Network. The Mets are expected to start lefty pitcher David Peterson (7-1) while the Orioles will turn to the recently acquired Trevor Rogers (2-11).
New York standout Brandon Nimmo is considered day-to-day after exiting the Mets’ recent matchup against the Marlins.
Keep scrolling for a further look at the latest odds, best player prop bets and a prediction for Mets vs. Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets Prediction
- BAL vs. NYM pick: Mets -140
Trevor Rogers starting this series is a problem for the Orioles in my opinion. He’s already earned a pair of losses with New York since leaving Miami and his 2-11 record doesn’t exactly inspire confidence for one of the best teams in baseball. The Orioles are going to get the Mets’ best tonight – especially at Citi Field – and I’m just not sure I see Rogers’ efficacy on the mound changing for tonight’s battle.
Not to mention, David Peterson is playing great ball right now for New York. He’s 7-1 on the season and has recorded 2 wins in his last 2 starts. Peterson hasn’t really had a “disaster” outing yet this season – his worst performance came against Atlanta when he allowed 4 hits and 4 earned runs in 5 innings. And to be honest, that’s all Peterson should need to avoid to earn another W tonight.
New York 5, Baltimore 4
Orioles vs. Mets Odds
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | +1.5 (-178) | +118 | O 8.5 (-125) |
| New York Mets | -1.5 (+150) | -140 | U 8.5 (+105) |
Odds above via Caesars Sportsbook. Check out our Caesars Promo Code for a look at one of the best welcome offers in the business.
The New York Mets are considered slight home favorites for tonight’s matchup in Queens, owning a -1.5 runline advantage (+150). The Orioles, on the other hand, are -178 to win or keep the game within a run.
Betting on New York straight up comes with -140 odds, while the Orioles sit at +118 to win outright.
The Over/under for this matchup has been set at 8.5 per Caesars, with the over heavily favored. And it’s not hard to see why. The Mets and Orioles are 2 of the better batting teams in Major League Baseball and neither squad is throwing their best pitcher.
Orioles vs. Mets Best Value Player Props (Aug. 19)
| Player Props (Orioles vs. Mets) | Odds |
|---|---|
| David Peterson O 4.5 Ks | -160 |
| Trevor Rogers U 3.5 Ks | +125 |
| J.D. Martinez O 1.5 Total Bases | +115 |
All odds above via DraftKings. Check out our latest DraftKings Sportsbook promo for more information on a great welcome offer.
Peterson has been over this total in 2 of his last 5 and 6 of his last 10. I think he’s in for a big game tonight at Citi Field
I can’t believe this line for Rogers is sitting at +125 on DraftKings right now. Rogers has been under this total in 4 straight games dating back to his time at Miami, and he’s facing a Mets team that doesn’t strike out at an exorbitant rate.
Martinez has the best batting average (5+ at-bats) of any Mets player at .429. He’s ripped a pair of doubles and a single in 7 at-bats against Rogers throughout his career, and Martinez earned a hit against him earlier this season when Rogers was in Miami. I love this pick at +115.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Down South and contributor with SBD!