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Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets 5/12/25 MLB Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets in this MLB showdown. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous games, so they will be looking to carry that momentum into this matchup.

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit in 5th place in the standings with a record of 14 wins and 27 losses. They have a slightly better home record of 9-13 compared to their away record of 5-14. The Pirates have been averaging 3.1 runs per game while allowing 4.5 runs against them. Their power rating stands at -55.01 with a win percentage of 0.325 and a points differential of -0.04.

On the other side, we have the New York Mets leading the pack in 1st place with a record of 26 wins and 15 losses. The Mets have been dominant at home with a stellar 15-4 record but have been more average on the road with an 11-11 record. They are scoring an average of 4.8 runs per game and have been stingy on defense, allowing only 3.3 runs against them. The Mets' power rating is at -32.96 with a strong win percentage of 0.625 and a positive points differential of 0.04.

Looking at the game odds, the Mets are favored with a -1.5 spread indicating that they are expected to win by at least 2 runs. The money line reflects this favoritism with the Mets having odds of -145 to win compared to the Pirates at +122. The over/under is set at 7.5 runs, with both the over and under having the same odds at -125.

In terms of the matchup, the Mets seem to have the edge both statistically and in terms of recent performance. With their strong home record and solid pitching, they are poised to continue their winning ways against the struggling Pirates. However, baseball is a game of surprises, and anything can happen on any given day.

If you're looking to place a bet, the smart money might be on the Mets to come out on top in this game. But as always, in baseball, expect the unexpected. Tune in to see how this exciting matchup unfolds on the diamond!

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Pittsburgh Pirates to beat the home team New York Mets 4-3

Tom Collins Free Pick New York Mets (-145)