Mets vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds for Tuesday, Sept. 6 (Back New York Against Slumping Pirates)

Mitch Keller (4-10, 4.43 ERA) gets the ball for Pittsburgh against Taijuan Walker (10-3, 3.45 ERA). Walker has struggled recently, losing four of his last five starts and posting a 6.98 ERA in the month of August.

Mets are playing against the Pirates on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Mets are the favorite against the Pirates on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Mets vs. Pirates is a back-to-back match-up on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Keller has been solid at times this season, but his recent starts against quality teams scare me. He gave up seven runs to the Atlanta Braves and five to Boston Red Sox last month. The Mets are a better team and hungry to get back in the win column.

Mets vs. Pirates is a back-to-back match on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The betting line is Mets -1.5 (-132).