MLB Pick

NY Mets vs. Pittsburgh, 08/02/2019 19:05 EDT, Score: 4 - 8

Money Line: -109 NY Mets

Sportsbook: TopBet

Result: Loss

Two teams going in different directions since the All-Star break. The Mets come into this on a 7 game winning streak while the Pirates have lost 9 of their last 10 and will have to deal with some suspensions after their brawl with the Reds. The Mets bullpen, which had been their biggest problem, has also looked much better since the break. The 2 starters faced off just a few days ago in their last starts. Matz (6-6, 4.32 ERA, 1.38 WHIP) threw a 9 inning shutout of the Pirates in that game. Williams (3-4, 4.77 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) looked pretty good in that game too but eventually gave up 3 runs. Let's go with the Mets in game 1.