Guardians vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 19

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  • The Mets are -150 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Cal Quantrill
  • Mets starting pitcher: Carlos Carrasco
  • Watch the game on SNY

The Cleveland Guardians (+125) visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets (-150) on Friday, May 19, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Flushing, Queens.

The Mets are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+125).

The Guardians vs Mets Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Guardians are 20-23 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 17-28 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 -155O 9 -115+125
Mets -1.5 +125U 9 -105-150

Guardians vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mets will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% 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 Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Under in 35 of his last 42 games (+21.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Over in 32 of his last 40 games (+16.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 24 of his last 37 games (+10.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Oscar Gonzalez has hit the Runs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Myles Straw has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.40 Units / 47% ROI)

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

Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Starling Marte has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 12 games at home (+10.00 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
Starling Marte 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
Mark Canha 0.5 +825 0.5 -5000
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Brett Baty 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Steven Kwan 0.5 +1100 0.5

Mets vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Starling Marte 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Mark Canha 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Francisco Lindor 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Brett Baty 0.5 -160 0.5 +125
Steven Kwan 1.5 +180 1.5 -250

Mets vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Starling Marte 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Mark Canha 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Brett Baty 0.5 +195 0.5 -275
Steven Kwan 0.5 +250 0.5 -350

Mets vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Carlos Carrasco 3.5 +100 3.5 -130
Cal Quantrill 3.5 -105 3.5 -125
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 36 games (+17.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+14.60 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.00 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.70 Units / 18% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 17-26 against the Run Line (-11.25 Units / -20.74% ROI).

  • 20-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.8 Units / -17.24% ROI
  • 14-26 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.45 Units / -30.68% ROI
  • 26-14 when betting on the total runs Under for +10.75 Units / 22.61% ROI

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 17-28 against the Run Line (-12.05 Units / -22.03% ROI).

  • 22-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.25 Units / -19.36% ROI
  • 20-24 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.9 Units / -13.79% ROI
  • 24-20 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.05 Units / 4.18% ROI

Cal Quantrill has a strikeout rate of just 12% (23 SO in 197 PAs) this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 15% (54/354) against Cal Quantrill this season — lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 26% — second Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 12% (25/204) against Cal Quantrill this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 15% (54/354) against Cal Quantrill this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — first Percentile.

Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Carlos Carrasco has allowed a slugging percentage of .710 (66 Total Bases / 93 ABs) on inside fastballs since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 81 total IP; League Avg: .420 — 0 Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .457 (63-for-138) against Carlos Carrasco when he’s behind in the count since the 2021 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 146 total IP; League Avg: .340 — 0 Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .485 (50-for-103) against Carlos Carrasco when he’s behind in the count since last season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 81 total IP; League Avg: .340 — second Percentile.

Carlos Carrasco has allowed a slugging percentage of .624 (63 Total Bases / 101 ABs) on elevated fastballs since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 81 total IP; League Avg: .373 — 0 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: .145.

The Guardians are 16-76 (.174) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .089.

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

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 54-30 (.643) after a loss since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .483.

Guardians hitters have just 1,440 strikeouts in 7,767 PA’s (18%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Guardians hitters have just 1,009 strikeouts in 5,660 PA’s (18%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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.

Mets hitters have just 501 strikeouts in 2,516 PA’s (20%) against LHP since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets hitters have just 1,561 strikeouts in 7,908 PA’s (20%) since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Mets are batting .183 with two-strikes since last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .169.

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 108 of 1,848 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 20 of 388 batters (5%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Guardians pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 115 of 1,632 batters (7%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

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

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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 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, D10
  • Carlos Carrasco (Mets): Elbow, D15
  • José Quintana (Mets): Rib, D60
  • Tomás Nido (Mets): Eye, D10
  • Aaron Civale (Guardians): Oblique, D15
  • Triston McKenzie (Guardians): Shoulder, D60
  • Cody Morris (Guardians): Shoulder, D60

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