The New York Mets visit the Cleveland Indians in interleague play this weekend, starting with their Friday night game at Progressive Field. The Mets (3-5) are in fourth place in the National League East and just ended a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Miami on Wednesday. The Indians (3-3) are in fourth place in the AL Central and just beat the Rays on Wednesday, 4-1. The Indians and Rays square off again on Thursday before Cleveland returns home to take on New York on Friday night. Don’t forget to check out for more betting lines for MLB by clicking here.
A Look at the New York Mets at Cleveland Indians MLB Betting Guide & TV Info
When: Friday, April 15, 7 PM ET
Where: Progressive Field, Cleveland
Probable pitchers (away/home): Bartolo Colon/Cody Anderson
TV: MLB Extra Innings
Stream: MLB.tvRadio: New York / ClevelandOpening MLB Lines: TBA
Why Should You Bet on the Mets?
Bartolo Colon has come on strong out of the gate this year, pitching strong against the Phillies in a hard-luck 1-0 loss on Saturday. In that game he allowed just one earned run in six innings, scattering five hits and striking out seven batters. While the offense has been struggling for the Mets, the starting pitching has been outstanding, with opposing teams struggling to put up much in the way of offense. The Mets’ offense was a source of strength in their World Series run last year, so as soon as they wake up this season, they should start terrorizing opponents once again. Their 2-1 win over Miami featured a clutch single from Kevin Pawecki, and that kind of momentum can pay off for a team scuffling at the plate.
Why Should You Put Your Money on Cleveland?
The Tribe are sending Cody Anderson to the mound to start this game. He pitched reasonably well against the White Sox on Saturday, going six innings and allowing a pair of earned runs, along with six hits. That would have been enough to win, but the bullpen blew a gasket, permitting five runs to the White Sox the rest of the way as Cleveland fell, 7-3. Jason Kipnis finally found his home run swing in the Indians’ win on Wednesday, and if the Indians can start to find some consistency on offense, they have a real chance in the Central because of their ironclad starting rotation.
Expert Betting Pick and Final Score Prediction
I like Cleveland to come off after the off day and continue the struggles of the Mets’ offense. I’m predicting a 3-2 win for the Tribe.
