Monday’s game at PNC Park has the Pittsburgh Pirates (42-47) going head to head against the New York Mets (44-44) at 12:35 PM ET (on July 8). Our computer prediction projects a close 5-4 win for the Pirates, so it should be a competitive matchup.

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Pirates vs. Mets Matchup Info

• When: Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:35 PM ET
• Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
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Pirates vs. Mets Predictions

• Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Mets 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

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Pirates vs. Mets Betting Lines

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Pirates Betting Insights

• Pittsburgh has been the favorite in 38 games this season, and has come away with the win 19 times (50%) in those contests.
• This year, the Pirates have won 16 of 34 games when listed as at least -115 or better on the moneyline.
• Pittsburgh’s games have gone over the total in 40 of 89 opportunities.
• The Pirates were the moneyline favorite in five of their past 15 games, and they went 3-2 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Pittsburgh combined with its opponents to go over the run total six times.

Mets Betting Insights

• New York is 19-21 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 47.5% of those games).
• The Mets are 17-18 (winning 48.6% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of -105 or longer.
• New York has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 46 times this season for a 46-39-3 record against the over/under.
• The Mets have played as underdogs in five of their past 15 games and won four of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, New York and its opponents have failed to hit the over six times.

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Pirates vs. Mets Probable Pitchers

Pirates’ Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller

• The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.48, a 3.56 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.248 in 17 games this season.
• Mitch Keller’s team has won 37.5% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (3-5).
• Keller’s team is 11-6 when he starts this season.
• In Keller’s 17 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.

Mets’ Starting Pitcher: Christian Scott

• The 25-year-old has put together a 4.32 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings during six games this season, while allowing a batting average of .240 to opposing batters.
• The Mets are 1-2 in Scott’s three starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Scott’s team has put together a 1-5 record over his six starts.
• Scott’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in three of six games.

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