- Matchup: New York Mets vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: Padres.TV
- Odds/Point Spread: New York (-128) San Diego (+106)
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The New York Mets (26-35) are traveling to Petco Park on Friday to face off against the San Diego Padres (32-27). Current betting odds place New York at -128 and San Diego at +106, with a total set at 9 runs. Starting pitchers for the game will be Christian Scott and Michael King.
As a collective, the New York Mets are averaging 4.0 runs per game, ranking 24th in Major League Baseball. With 244 runs scored and a team on-base percentage of .292, they have hit 75 doubles and 61 home runs. The Mets have accumulated 233 RBIs and recorded 458 hits this season, holding a batting average of .225. Their slugging percentage stands at .358, with 495 strikeouts and 176 walks.
The Mets boast a K/BB ratio of 2.50 and their pitching unit maintains a WHIP of 1.30. This season, Mets pitchers have allowed 54 home runs and 263 total runs, placing them 14th in the league. They’ve given up 483 hits (averaging 7.9 per 9 innings) alongside 234 earned runs, resulting in an earned run average of 3.85 (9th in MLB) and a total of 568 strikeouts. Their walk rate stands at 227, with a team FIP of 3.70 for the year.
This year, Mets relievers have entered games with runners on base 70 times and have been involved in 82 high-leverage scenarios. They have made 25 holds so far, which ranks 26th in MLB. The bullpen has a save percentage of 55.6%, converting 10 out of 18 save opportunities. They have inherited 87 base runners, of which 32.2% have come around to score. The Mets have brought 185 relievers to the mound in 2026.
The New York Mets have recorded 1,643 putouts, 497 assists, and 34 errors this season. Their fielding percentage is .984, ranking 21st in the league, and they have successfully turned 32 double plays. The Mets have converted 69.4% of batted balls into outs over 4,929 innings, placing them 22nd overall.
Scott has pitched a total of 77 innings, achieving 77 strikeouts throughout his career. The young pitcher (1-3) has a FIP of 3.90 and has faced 332 hitters. With an ERA of 3.96 (allowing 34 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.282, he has allowed 71 hits (8.3 hits per 9 innings) and issued 28 walks.
The San Diego Padres generate a team slugging percentage of .363 and score an average of 3.88 runs per game, ranking 29th in MLB. They’ve hit 80 doubles, walked 191 times, and recorded 229 runs. Over the season, the Padres have accounted for 61 home runs and 222 RBIs while striking out 502 times (16th in MLB) and compiling 418 hits. Their on-base percentage is .293, paired with a batting average of .218.
As a unit, the Padres own a WHIP of 1.263 and a team FIP of 3.90. They rank 5th in the league for total hits allowed, with 455. The San Diego pitching staff has given up 236 runs, achieving a team ERA of 3.92 (with 228 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 8.40 (488 strikeouts to 207 walks), allowing 54 home runs and surrendering 4.05 runs per 9 innings (7th in the league).
In 70 save opportunities, the Padres have registered 39 holds and 9 blown saves. Their bullpen has stepped onto the mound in 29 save attempts, successfully converting 20 of them. The San Diego relief staff has an inherited score rate of 33.3%, having dealt with 102 inherited runners. The relievers have appeared 65 times in high-leverage situations, alongside 56 times with runners on base. They currently hold a 69.0% save percentage, ranking 10th in MLB, and have used 198 pitchers this season.
The San Diego Padres have executed 50 double plays and maintain a top fielding percentage of .992 (1st in professional baseball). They have accumulated 530 assists, 18 errors, and 1,572 putouts in the course of the season. With a defensive efficiency of 71.0% over 4,716 innings, they rank 10th in the league.
Throughout his career, King has allowed 466 hits and tallied 624 strikeouts in 562 innings pitched. With a career record of 35-33, he holds a 3.23 earned run average and concedes 7.5 hits per nine innings. He has permitted 202 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.186 and a FIP of 3.20. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.10, having faced 2,342 batters in his career thus far.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Bet on San Diego (+106)
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