MLB Spring Training - Monday 3/9/20 - Best Bets, Odds, Picks, & Predictions

There are 14 games on the slate for Monday, with 4 games being split squad.  Let's take a look and see which 3 games you should keep your eye on.

New York Mets (6-9) @ Miami Marlins (10-5)

The Mets have gone 2-2-1 in their last 5 games, while the Marlins are 2-2-1 as well in their last 5.  New York has gotten off to a horrid start at the plate during the first 15 games of Spring Training.  The Mets have a .217 average, while having a less than stellar .294 on base percentage.  The pitching rotation has picked up some of the slack for the Mets, as New York has a respectable 3.56 era thus far.  The Marlins are hitting .245 through 15 games, while having a .309 on base percentage.  The Marlins have been even better than the Mets on the mound, posting a 3.23 era to this point.  The Marlins have had a solid rotation to this point, which should cause issues for the Mets lineup.  I'll side with the Marlins in this one.

Pick: Miami Marlins ML -110

Tampa Bay Rays (9-5) @ Toronto Blue Jays (7-6) Split Squad

The Rays have struggled to score runs in their last 5 games, having crossed the plate a total of 9 times in 5 games.  During those 5 games, Tampa Bay is 2-1-2.  However, the Rays have been stout on the mound.  During their last 5 games, the Rays have allowed 9 runs.  The Blue Jays have a split squad game, which will spread their talent out through the two matchups.  Toronto has struggled in their last 5 games, going 1-4.  The Blue Jays have not looked good on the mound, posting a 5.53 era thus far.  Toronto has given up 32 runs to the Pirates in 2 games this season.  Pittsburgh has struggled at the plate this spring. If the Pirates can put up those kinds of numbers at the plate, I expect Tampa Bay to do the same.  The Rays scored 9 runs against the Blue Jays back on March 4th.  Look for a struggling Rays offense to get back on track.

Pick: Tampa Bay Rays ML

Seattle Mariners (4-10) @ Milwaukee Brewers (7-5)     

The Mariners have had a rough stretch in their last 5 games, posting a 1-4 record.  During those 5 games, Seattle has recorded 4 runs or less in 5 of those games.  Seattle is batting .257 on the year, while being mediocre at best on the mound.  The Mariners have posted an era of 5.40 thus far.  The Brewers have gone 2-2-1 in their last 5.  Milwaukee got back on track with a 7-3 win over the Angels, after being shelled in back to back games against Oakland and Texas.  The Brewers have not had great success at the plate, registering a batting average of .224, while having scored just 55 runs in 12 games.  The pitching has done its job through 12 games, having an era under 4.  The Brewers have a 3.96 era to this point.  Milwaukee has slugged 14 home runs through 12 games, while the Blue Jays have allowed 20 home runs in 14 games.  The Brewers have enough talent throughout their lineup to take advantage of a mediocre Seattle pitching rotation.  I'll side with the Brewers, due to the success that should be seen at the plate in this matchup.

Pick: Milwaukee Brewers ML -145