New York Mets vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Luis Severino, Mets Avoid Sweep Against Rays?
New York Mets vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Luis Severino, Mets Avoid Sweep Against Rays?
The New York Mets take on the Tampa Rays today for the final game of their 3-game series. For New York, Luis Severino will take the mound who is coming off his best outing in a long time.
Severino pitched eight innings his last start, allowing just one hit and one earned run. Today, I’m backing Severino to carry that momentum into this game and give the Mets another solid performance.
Mets vs. Rays DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: May 5, 2024
- Start Time: 1:40 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings, SNY
New York Mets vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
I’m taking the under on his 5.5 hits allowed, a number he’s stayed under in five consecutive starts. After a rough 2023, Severino has been using a different pitch mix this season, which he’s had success with so far. Aside from a shaky outing in his season debut, he’s been a rock for the Mets pitching rotation.
The Tampa Rays are middle of the pack when it comes to batting average, as they rank 14th with a .243 team batting average this season. Out of the last 10 right-handed starting pitchers they’ve faced, seven of them allowed five hits or fewer. Expect Severino to carry the momentum over from his last start and contain a Rays offense that has been inconsistent this season. Take the under on his 5.5 hits allowed.
New York Mets vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prop Pick
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