Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets predictions

The struggling Mets face the Rays with Senga’s ghost pitch. Will they bounce back? Read on for our free match preview and betting picks.

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Match Live Wednesday 17th May, 7:10 PM ET
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Key Stats
– The Mets have a 6-16 record since April 22, while the Rays lead the Major League with a 32-11 record.
– Kodai Senga has a 14.1% walk rate, while Josh Fleming walks 10.4% of batters and has a career-worst hard-hit rate.
– The over has cashed in five consecutive games for the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets Predictions: Mets Hoping for a Spark in Uneven Matchup

The New York Mets are struggling to find their footing, with a 6-16 record since April 22. Justin Verlander’s disappointing Queens debut saw the team lose 8-5 to the Tampa Bay Rays, who boast a Major League-leading record. Tonight, the Mets will rely on right-hander Kodai Senga and his infamous ghost pitch to try and even up the series and provide a spark to the struggling team.

Senga’s Mixed Performance and Fleming’s Command Issues

Senga enters the game with a 4.14 ERA and inconsistent advanced metrics. His 14.1% walk rate is a concern, as is his recent poor outing against the Cincinnati Reds. Facing Senga is left-hander Josh Fleming, who has his own command problems, walking 10.4% of batters and striking out just 12.7%. Fleming’s hard-hit rate is also the worst of his career.

Betting on the Over for Rays’ Winning Streak

Given the difficulties faced by both pitchers, the over seems like a good bet for tonight’s game. This choice is supported by the Rays’ current winning streak, with the over cashing in five consecutive games.

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John was born and raised in London, John has always been in love with American sports. He started to write football articles back in 2006 on his own blog and has also worked for several newspapers. John other passion was betting and has worked as a trader for several top sports book in the UK. As sports trader and has joined leading UK betting tipping site BettingTips4You in 2013 and he is now head of content. He has a great passion for US Sports so hasn't wasted the opportunity to write also for NewJerseySafeBetting, now that online sportsbetting has been legalized in the state.