Marlins at Mets 5/22/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Marlins look like they are in competition to be one of the worst teams in the majors this season. However, with the low payroll it is easy to see why the Marlins would be sinking so low on the year. The Mets on the other hand are trying to run down the division leading Braves who have been on a major tear lately and will be a force to contend with in the future.

The Marlins offense is coming into this game with a total of 160 runs being scored on the year. The Marlins offense has been able to hit at a clip of .230. The Marlins pitching staff is not that good either with a team ERA that sits at 5.17.

With the Mets the offense has managed to get 178 runs across the plate on the season. The Mets offense is hitting at a clip of .237 on the season. The Mets pitching staff has managed to get a team ERA that sits at 4.14 on the season. Caleb Smith is going to the mound for the Marlins in this game. Smith has been able to get a total of 42.2 innings under his belt, but has done really well when it comes to striking out the opponent with 57 strikeouts. He has posted a 2-5 record with a 4.22 ERA.

Zack Wheeler will be taking to the mound for the Mets in this game. Wheeler has ended up with a total of 38 innings and a total of 38 strikeouts on the year. He has managed to get a 2-3 record with a 5.92 ERA on the season.