Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets Prediction: Pirates expected to secure a win in this opener

PNC Park will host the MLB encounter between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets. Let’s preview this encounter and make a prediction.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a series against the St. Louis Cardinals, and in this one, they will look to secure a win. The Pittsburgh Pirates started with a 4-7 defeat in that series. However, they won by one run in a 5-4 record but then lost in the finale. Heading into this series, Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-6 in their last ten matches and are seated 11th in the National League standings.

New York Mets

The New York Mets will hope they can get things right in this series after a split series against the Nationals. In games 1 and 2, New York Mets secured 7-9 and 2-7 wins, and then in the last two games of the series, New York Mets suffered 7-5 and 1-0 defeats. However, the New York Mets have a 2-4 record in their last six games and are seated in the 8th spot in the National League standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

The New York Mets have been excellent, but I don’t trust them here. The Pirates are struggling, but with them as favorites here, I expect them to be decent and win. Also, with this game expected to be competitive, a bet on high runs should be expected.