New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Game 1 5/3/2023 Picks

New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Game 1 5/3/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The New York Mets hit the road once again on Wednesday afternoon, as they headed to Detroit for a two-game series against the Tigers.

The Mets came into the game with a decent record, sitting three games above .500. In their previous game, they managed to snap a two-game losing streak by defeating the Atlanta Braves by a slim two-run margin.

Pitcher Tylor Megill got the start for the Mets, pitching 5.2 innings and giving up three runs on four hits, which resulted in a no-decision.

Drew Smith then came on in relief and did a great job, not allowing any runs or hits while recording four outs to earn the victory. David Robertson finished things off by pitching the final two innings to secure the save.

Despite having an average day at the plate with nine hits and 33 at-bats, the Mets were able to score a total of five runs, thanks in part to some clutch hitting with runners in scoring position.

Francisco Alvarez was the standout performer for the Mets, driving in two runs on two hits and four at-bats. Jeff McNeil also had a solid game, going two for four and hitting a solo home run to drive in one run and score two.

Daniel Vogelbach and Starling Marte rounded out the offense by each driving in one run.

• The NY Mets are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games against Detroit.
• The New York Mets are 7-3 SU in their last 10 matches on the road.
• The Mets are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.

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Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers were struggling at home, having lost four of their last five games, including two in a row. They came into the game with a record seven games below .500.

In their last game, they lost by two runs to the Baltimore Orioles. Spencer Turnbull took the loss for the Tigers, giving up three runs on five hits in just four innings of work.

The Detroit bullpen also struggled, giving up two more runs on four hits over the final five innings.

The Tigers’ offense was not much better, managing only seven hits and 34 at-bats, with an awful 0-6 record with runners in scoring position, leaving eight men on base.

Jake Rogers was the standout performer for the Tigers, driving in two of their three runs with one hit and three at-bats. Javy Baez also had a decent game, getting two hits and driving in the third Detroit run.

• The Detroit Tigers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
• The Tigers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home.
• Detroit is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.

New York Mets vs. Detroit Tigers Game 1. The MLB Pick for this contest is NY Mets -175. It’s clear that the New York Mets are the superior team heading into this game, and that will be evident right from the start.

With a solid pitcher on their side, it’s likely that the Mets will come away with the win on Wednesday.

Although they’ll be playing two games in one day, the Mets should have enough in the tank to secure a victory against a below-average Detroit team in game one. The prediction for the final score is a 6-1 win for the New York Mets.

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New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Game 1 5/3/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

MLB Starting Time: 1:40 PM ET

Location: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan

Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 

TV: BSDT

MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Mets -165