Guardians vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 20

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  • Guardians starting pitcher: Tanner Bibee
  • Mets starting pitcher: Maxwell Scherzer
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The Cleveland Guardians () visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets () on Saturday, May 20, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Flushing, Queens.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

The Guardians vs Mets Over/Under is total runs for the game.

This season, the Guardians are 20-24 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 17-29 ATS.

Guardians vs. Mets Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians O
Mets U

Guardians vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mets will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 75.7% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Guardians and Mets and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Under in 36 of his last 43 games (+22.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Over in 32 of his last 41 games (+14.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 25 of his last 38 games (+11.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Myles Straw has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+10.40 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Andres Gimenez has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+9.85 Units / 35% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mets players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Starling Marte has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 13 games at home (+11.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Tommy Pham has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.35 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Tommy Pham has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 14 games (+9.20 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Tommy Pham has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+8.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Tommy Pham has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 20 games (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)

Mets vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Will Brennan 0.5 +775 0.5 -3000
Starling Marte 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Mark Canha 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Brett Baty 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000

Mets vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Will Brennan 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Starling Marte 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Mark Canha 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Francisco Lindor 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Brett Baty 0.5 -160 0.5 +125

Mets vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Will Brennan 0.5 +210 0.5 -300
Starling Marte 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Mark Canha 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Brett Baty 0.5 +190 0.5 -250

Mets vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tanner Bibee 4.5 -105 4.5 -125
Max Scherzer 5.5 +110 5.5 -145
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 37 games (+16.30 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+13.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games (+0.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+3.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.15 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 18-26 against the Run Line (-10.25 Units / -18.35% ROI).

  • 20-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.8 Units / -18.67% ROI
  • 15-26 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.45 Units / -27.85% ROI
  • 26-15 when betting on the total runs Under for +9.75 Units / 20.08% ROI

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 17-29 against the Run Line (-13.05 Units / -23.43% ROI).

  • 23-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.25 Units / -17.53% ROI
  • 21-24 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.9 Units / -11.51% ROI
  • 24-21 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.05 Units / 2.1% ROI

Opponents are hitting just .083 (2-for-24) against Tanner Bibee over the past seven days (1 games) — 2nd best in AL over the last week; League Avg: .230 — 97th Percentile.

Tanner Bibee has allowed an OBP of just .120 (25 PA’s) over the past seven days (1 games) — 2nd best in AL over the last week; League Avg: .281 — 98th Percentile.

Opponents batted just .083 (2-for-24) against Tanner Bibee — 5th best in MLB over the last week; League Avg: .232 — 95th Percentile.

Tanner Bibee has allowed an OPS of just .203 (25 PA’s) over the past seven days (1 games) — 2nd best in AL over the last week; League Avg: .660 — 98th Percentile.

Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 28% (58/204) against Max Scherzer since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 81 total IP; League Avg: 43% — second Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 44% (21/48) against Max Scherzer on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 27% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 26% (20/77) against Max Scherzer this season — 5th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 43% — third Percentile.

Max Scherzer has struck out 32% (115/360) of right-handed batters he faced since last season — 8th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 81 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 94th Percentile.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Guardians are 22-72 (.234) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .124.

The Guardians are 6-15 (.286) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .143.

The Guardians are 24-26 (.480) when their opponents score in the first inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .349.

The Guardians are 22-51 (.301) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .198.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Mets are 109-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .953.

The Mets are just 1-4 (.200) after a home win this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .542.

The Mets are 25-17 (.595) after a road loss since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .448.

The Mets are just 9-14 (.391) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Guardians hitters have just 1,013 strikeouts in 5,703 PA’s (18%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Guardians hitters are slugging just .344 against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .404.

Guardians hitters have missed on just 22% of swings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians hitters are slugging just .345 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Mets are batting .260 on the road since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .240.

Mets hitters have an OBP of .335 (5,435 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Mets hitters have just 19 strikeouts in 129 PA’s (15%) against LHP over the last 14 days (10 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets hitters have an OBP of .331 (4,225 PA’s) on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .309.

Guardians pitchers have walked 21 of 398 batters (5%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 109 of 1,858 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 553 of 7,668 batters (7%) since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Mets pitchers have walked 174 of 1,724 batters (10%) this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Mets pitchers have a strike rate of just 61% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

Mets pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 58% of opposing batters this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Elieser Hernández (Mets): Shoulder, D60
  • Samuel Coonrod (Mets): Lat, D60
  • Edwin Díaz (Mets): Knee, D60
  • Edwin Uceta (Mets): Ankle, D15
  • James Yacabonis (Mets): Quad, D15
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Stephen Ridings (Mets): Lat, D60
  • Omar Narváez (Mets): Calf, D60
  • Timothy Locastro (Mets): Back, D60
  • José Quintana (Mets): Rib, D60
  • Tomás Nido (Mets): Eye, D10
  • Aaron Civale (Guardians): Oblique, D15
  • Peyton Battenfield (Guardians): Shoulder, D15
  • Triston McKenzie (Guardians): Shoulder, D60
  • Cody Morris (Guardians): Shoulder, D60

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