On July 7th, 2024, the New York Mets are scheduled to go head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a mid-season clash at PNC Park. The first pitch is set for 1:35 PM under what is expected to be scattered clouds. The Mets will send Sean Manaea to the mound, who carries a 3.672 ERA, while the Pirates will counter with Luis L. Ortiz, who has a slightly better ERA of 3.273.

In the standings within the NL East, the Mets currently sit in 8th place with a record of 43-44, which reflects a winning percentage of .494. Their division record is decent with 13 wins and 12 losses, putting them third in their division. The team has experienced a mixed recent form, with 5 wins in their last 10 games, along with a win in their latest game. Their performance on the road (22-19) has been notably better compared to their struggles at home (21-25). During the daytime, the Mets have managed 17 wins, while their performance under the lights has resulted in 26 victories, totaling 421 runs scored against 418 conceded.

Conversely, the Pirates rank 10th in the NL Central with a 42-46 overall record, showing a similar winning percentage of .477. They also stand third in their division with an even divisional record of 13-13. Their recent performance mirrors the Mets, with 5 victories in their last 10 games but are currently on a losing streak. The Pirates have balanced home (21-23) and away (21-23) records, with slightly better success in day games (22 wins) compared to night games (20 wins). They have scored 360 runs while allowing 388 runs.

Betting enthusiasts have interesting odds to consider for this game. The PointSpread favors the Mets by 1.5, suggesting confidence in their ability to cover this margin. The Over/Under for the game is set at 9.0, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. For those looking to bet on the outcome, the AwayTeamMoneyLine is set at -132 for the Mets, making them slight favorites. On the other hand, the HomeTeamMoneyLine places the Pirates at +112, presenting them as underdogs in this matchup.