In today's matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets, several trends can be observed that may impact the outcome of the game.
The Rays have been successful as the away team after a non-division game during the current season, boasting an 8-2 record in such situations. Additionally, they have performed well as the away team against non-division opponents, with a 9-3 record. Their track record as the away team coming off a 9-road trip in the last 10 years is also positive, standing at 8-3.
When it comes to the Rays' betting trend, the over has been prevalent in games where they played as the away team after a non-division game since 1996, with a record of 540-552-54.
On the other hand, the Mets have shown strength as the home team playing on Thursday in the past two years, winning 16 out of 19 games. They have also been successful in Thursday games over the last three years, with an 18-4 record. Additionally, the Mets have a strong record as the home team coming off a game where they scored 8 runs, winning 11 out of 14 such games.
Considering the teams' season records, the Rays have a solid record of 32-12 straight up (SU), while the Mets have a more balanced record of 21-21 SU. The Rays have been stronger on the road, with a 13-9 record, compared to the Mets' home record of 8-9.
In their last encounter, the Mets emerged victorious against the Rays with a 7-8 scoreline. However, the Rays' pitcher for today's game, Tylor Megill, and the Mets' pitcher, Archie Bradley, will play pivotal roles in determining the outcome of this matchup.
While both teams have experienced recent streaks, with the Rays losing one game and the Mets winning one, it is worth noting that the Rays' games have tended to go over the total, with six consecutive games exceeding the set line.
Considering the situational stats, the Mets have performed exceptionally well as the home favorite, winning 18 out of 21 games, while the Rays have a strong record as the road favorite, winning 11 out of 17 games.
Moreover, the Mets have historically excelled as the home team playing on Thursday, with a 24-8 record in the last four years, and in games played in the month of May, with a 33-12 record over the same span.
These trends and statistics provide a glimpse into the matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets, suggesting that both teams have certain advantages and strengths. Ultimately, the outcome of the game will depend on the performance of the players on the field.
