The New York Mets will visit the Miami Marlins on Saturday in the third game of a four-game season-opening series. The Mets were able to pick up a 5-3 victory on Opening Day thanks to a seventh-inning go-ahead two-run double from Brandon Nimmo. Miami bounced back on Friday with a 2-1 win in which solo homers from Jorge Soler and Jazz Chisholm were all the offense they needed. The Mets finished 2022 with a 101-61 record. However, they were eliminated in the Wild Card round. The Marlins were just 69-93. The teams finished second and fourth in the NL East, respectively. New York won the season series, taking 13 of 19 games.
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | ML |
| New York Mets | -1.5 (+138) | Over 8 (-115) | -124 |
| Miami Marlins | +1.5 (-166) | Under 8 (-105) | +106 |
Mets vs. Marlins Match Details
Fixture: New York Mets at Miami Marlins
Date & Time: Saturday, April 1st, 4:10 p.m. EDT
Venue: loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
Tylor Megill will get the start for the New York Mets. The third-year pitcher struggled in 2022 as he made 15 appearances, nine of which were starts. Megill finished the season with a 4-2 record and a 5.13 ERA. He struck out 51 batters over 47.1 innings pitched. He pitched one scoreless inning against the Miami Marlins in 2022, walking two and striking out.
The Miami Marlins will also start a pitcher who debuted in 2021 as Edward Cabrera will get the nod. Cabrera, who exceeded rookie limits in 2022, had a much more successful season than his counterpart. He made 14 starts, finishing the year with a 6-4 record and an ERA of just 3.01. In 71.2 innings pitched, Cabrera struck out 75 batters. He made one start against the Mets in 2022, allowing three runs over 5 2/3 innings. Edward Cabrera picked up four strikeouts and got the win.
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins Betting Prediction
The New York Mets offense has gotten off to a slow start, as they are hitting just .197 through two games. They will face a tough challenge in talented young pitcher Edward Cabrera. Look for Cabrera to keep the Mets bats silenced as he leads the Miami Marlins to a victory.
