Mets vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 8/29/2024

The New York Mets remain in Arizona on Wednesday to take on the Diamondbacks. The Mets are 3rd in the NL East and have won six of their last ten games. New York is averaging 4.8 runs per game with 8.5 hits. The Mets are 5th best in the MLB with 167 home runs on the season. New York carries a winning road record. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks. 

Luis Severino will make his 26th start on the mound for the NY Mets. Severino is 9-6 on the season with 147.2 innings pitched. Severino has 122 strikeouts and carries a 3.84 ERA. Severino pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 1 run and 5 hits. The New York Mets are allowing an average of 4.5 runs against per game.

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered this series on Tuesday riding a six game win streak. Arizona is 2nd in the NL West and they have won seven of their last ten games. The Diamondbacks lead the MLB with 5.4 runs scored per game. Arizona is averaging 8.9 hits per game. 

Brandon Pfaadt will make his 26th start on the hill for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pfaadt is 8-6 on the season with 150 innings pitched. Pfaadt has 139 strikeouts and carries a 4.08 ERA. Pfaadt pitched 5.1 innings in his last start allowing 4 runs on 9 hits. The Arizona Diamondbacks are allowing an average of 4.6 runs against per game. 

The New York Mets show value with Luis Serervino on the mound. Serervino has allowed just 1 run through his last 14 innings pitched. Arizona is playing very good baseball as of late but are due for a loss. The NY Mets are still in the hunt for a NL Wildcard spot. Take the value with the underdog. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 4-2.