MLB Odds: Mets-Pirates prediction, odds and pick
The Mets and Pirates are playing a three-game series tonight. The Mets are one game behind the Atlanta Braves for the National League East Division lead. They are (85-50) on the season and the Pirates (49-84) are struggling.
The Mets are coming off a series loss to the Washington Nationals. Taijaun Walker is starting for the Mets tonight. He is 10-3 on the season with a 3.45 ERA in 122.2 innings. The Mets lost 7-1 in the final two games of the series.
The Pirates are starting Mitch Keller against the Mets tonight. Keller is coming off a great start on the road in Milwaukee. Oneil Cruz is a young shortstop who has a good swing. He hit a homer against Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Pirates got swept in the 3-game series.
The Mets need to win to improve their position in the division. They are going to cover the spread.
