- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Mets
- Event Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet New York
- Betting Odds: Arizona (+106) New York (-128)
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On Thursday, the New York Mets (6-4) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (5-5) at Citi Field. The current moneyline displays Arizona at +106 and New York at -128, with the total runs projected at 9. The starting pitchers for this clash are Eduardo Rodriguez and Nolan McLean.
As a collective unit, the Arizona Diamondbacks are averaging 3.5 runs per game, ranking them 26th in the league. They have scored a total of 35 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .271. The team has confirmed 18 doubles and hit 8 home runs. With 33 RBIs and 65 hits, their team batting average stands at .211, complemented by a slugging percentage of .367. Arizona has struck out 69 times and drawn 25 walks this season.
The Diamondbacks feature a K/BB ratio of 2.09, and their pitching staff holds a WHIP of 1.27. Collectively, Diamondbacks pitchers have permitted 12 home runs and 52 runs (ranked 21st in the league). They have yielded 80 hits (8.2 per nine innings) alongside 45 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.30, placing them 19th overall. So far, they have struck out 67 batters, while walking 32 and holding a FIP of 4.62 this season.
The relief pitchers for the Diamondbacks have secured a save percentage of 57.1%, engaging in 18 save opportunities. They have achieved 4 successful saves out of 7 attempts, failing in 3 instances. This season, they have inherited 11 runners, with 45.5% of those eventually scoring. The Diamondbacks’ relievers have made 20 high-leverage appearances, entering games with runners on base 7 times. A total of 38 relievers have pitched for the team this year, achieving 10 holds, ranking 2nd in the league.
Arizona has cleared 264 putouts, 95 assists, and committed 5 errors this season. Their fielding percentage stands at .986, ranking them 16th in MLB, along with 7 double plays executed. The team has converted 72.6% of balls in play into outs during their 792 defensive innings, placing them 8th in professional baseball.
Eduardo Rodriguez has pitched 1,316 innings in his professional career, striking out 1,305 batters. With an earned run average of 4.15 (allowing 607 earned runs), his WHIP is recorded at 1.327. Rodriguez has allowed 1,288 hits (8.8 hits per nine innings) and has walked 458 opponents. He holds a career record of 94-66 and a FIP of 4.09, facing 5,625 major league hitters.
The New York Mets have tallied 9 home runs and 47 RBIs this season while hitting 17 doubles, walking 42 times, and scoring 49 runs. They boast an OBP of .333 and a team batting average of .250. Additionally, the Mets have a team slugging percentage of .390 and average 4.90 runs per game (8th in MLB). They have recorded 84 strikeouts (19th in the league) and a total of 89 hits.
On the pitching front, the Mets have allowed 32 runs this season, resulting in a team ERA of 2.54 (26 earned runs given up). They have surrendered 7 home runs and allow 3.12 runs per 9 innings (4th in MLB). Their WHIP sits at 1.161, with a FIP of 3.31 this season. The K/BB ratio is currently at 8.90 (92 strikeouts compared to 34 walks). The Mets rank 9th in total hits allowed in MLB, permitting 73 hits.
The Mets’ bullpen allows 37.5% of inherited runners to score (8 inherited runners). Their relief pitchers have entered 16 high-leverage situations and 9 instances with base runners. In 7 save opportunities, the Mets have been successful for 4 holds and 1 blown save, holding a save percentage of 66.7%, placing them 15th in the league with 30 relievers utilized this season.
New York has recorded 5 double plays alongside a fielding percentage of .989 (10th in MLB). They have achieved 96 assists, committed 4 errors, and made a total of 278 putouts in the current season. In their 834 innings played, the Mets boast a defensive efficiency of 72.2% (9th in the majors).
Throughout his career, Nolan McLean has permitted 39 hits while accumulating 69 strikeouts over 58 innings pitched. With a career record of 6-1, he holds a 2.17 ERA, allowing 6.0 hits per nine innings. McLean has given up 14 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.015 and a FIP of 2.1. His strikeout to walk ratio stands at 3.45, having faced 229 batters in his professional career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Opt for New York (-128) and under 9 runs
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