Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets 4/17/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 04/16/2022 at 10:22 PM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets 4/17/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Arizona Diamondbacks conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against the New York Mets. Arizona is 2-5 following its 10-3 loss to New York in the opening game of the series on Friday. The Diamondbacks are last in the National League West and following their loss on Friday have lost five of the last six after opening the season with a win.

Right fielder Pavin Smith is batting .167 to lead Arizona. Designated hitter Christian Walker is the leader in home runs with two, while first baseman Seth Beer is the leader in RBIs with five and hits with five. Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo is the leader in on-base percentage at .375. On Sunday, Arizona will send Humberto Castellanos to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with a 6.00 ERA, 2 Ks and 1 BBs.

New York improved to 6-2 following its victory on Friday over Arizona in the opening game of their series. The Mets have won three straight and are first in the National League East with a 2 ½-game lead over the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Francisco Lindor hit a pair of home runs in the Mets season opener at Citi Field on Friday.

Left fielder Mark Canha is batting .381 to lead New York and has a team high .500 on-base percentage. Shortstop Francisco Lindor is the leader in home runs with three while designated hitter Pete Alonso is the leader in RBIs with 12. Right fielder Starling Marte is the leader in hits with nine. New York has not yet announced its starting for Sunday’s final game of the series against Arizona.

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New York has dominated this matchup and will defeat Arizona on Sunday, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in eight of the last 12 played by Arizona in New York. In addition, the UNDER has cashed in seven of the last 10 that New York has played at home as the favorite. New York is fourth in baseball in team ERA at 2.57 and the Mets are holding opposing batters to an average of just .187 at the plate. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win but our best play is UNDER 5-2.