Set for a rainy day showdown on July 21, 2024, at 1:40 PM, the New York Mets will take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Christian Scott will lead the pitching for the Mets, carrying a 4.362 ERA, while Trevor Rogers, with a 4.720 ERA, will toe the rubber for the Marlins.

The Mets find themselves in 7th place in the 2024 NL East Division standings (50-47 record, .520 winning percentage), showcasing a solid divisional showing (17-13) and a recent upturn with 7 wins in their last 10 outings, currently on a W1 streak. The team has balanced home and away performances but shines in night games with 29 victories compared to 21 in day games, having scored 470 runs and conceded 458.

Conversely, the Marlins are positioned at 15th, struggling with a 34-64 record, rendering a .350 winning percentage. They’ve been less fortunate in the division (8-20) but have a slightly better day game performance (18-16) despite overall challenges both at home (19-32) and away (15-32). The team’s offense has managed 342 runs against 493 runs allowed.

Bettors will find the following odds intriguing: New York Mets are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under set at 8.5. For those looking at moneyline options, the Mets are -150, making them the favorites, while the Marlins are set at +128, indicating a less favored position but potentially higher reward for bettors. These odds could guide betting strategies, suggesting a closer game with reasonable expectations for scoring.