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Mets vs. Giants: 5 things to watch and series predictions | Aug. 1-3

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Giants play a three-game series at Citi Field starting on Friday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

5 things to watch

The transformed roster

Before the trade deadline, the relief corps was the Mets' biggest question mark. Now, they have arguably the best bullpen in baseball.

By trading for Gregory Soto last week and then swinging huge deals for Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers on Wednesday, the Mets have added three legitimate late-inning arms to help bridge the gap to closer Edwin Diaz, who is having a phenomenal season.

And by dealing for Helsley (triple-digit fastball, filthy slider), Rogers (nasty sinker from a submarine delivery), and Soto (lethal against left-handers), the Mets will be adding three very different looks to the 'pen.

Additionally, the acquisitions allow the Mets to slot Reed Garrett (2.70 ERA), Ryne Stanek (3.82 ERA), and Brooks Raley (0.00 ERA in five games since returning from Tommy John surgery) lower on the depth chart, and should ease the strain on a unit that had been logging tons of innings while making up for a starting staff that -- outside of David Peterson -- hasn't gone deep often.

What looks great on paper will still need to translate to the field, but the Mets now have a championship-level bullpen that has a chance to be the best in their history.

In addition to the bullpen moves, the Mets found a new center fielder -- swinging a deal for Cedric Mullins on Thursday.

Mullins has picked it up offensively lately, slashing .321/.333/.547 in 57 plate appearances over his last 16 games.

Overall this season, he has hit .229/.305/.433 with 15 home runs, 19 doubles, and 14 stolen bases. His OPS+ is 103, which is a tick above average.

Will The Fab Four get going?

The Mets' Jekyll and Hyde offense was kept in check during the last two games against the Padres earlier this week, though there's the caveat that they were without Juan Sotofor most of Tuesday's game and all of Wednesday's.

Still, three of the players who were dubbed part of The Fab Four by owner Steve Cohen are all in the midst of serious slumps -- though some are deeper than others.

Soto is hitting .114/.262/.229 in 42 plate appearances over his last 10 games,Francisco Lindor is in an 8-for-59 stretch, and Pete Alonso is slashing .083/.162/.150 in 68 plate appearances over his last 17 games.

Lindor has looked a bit frustrated lately, while Soto has seemed mostly like himself -- and was done in multiple times in San Diego by horrid calls made by the home plate umpire.

The situation with Alonso bears watching, as he's started to get away from the patient approach that helped him get off to such a torrid start.

Can Kodai Senga lock back in?

Senga was dominant before hitting the IL due to a hamstring issue, and looked like he hadn't missed a beat upon his return on July 11, when he tossed 4.0 shutout innings. But things have taken a turn since.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) follows through on a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Citi Field.
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) follows through on a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Senga allowed four runs while lasting just 3.0 innings against the Angels on July 21, then gave up three runs in 5.0 innings against the Giants while walking five.

During his recent struggles, Senga has pointed to issues with his mechanics and overthinking.

Senga gets the ball on Saturday.

The Giants are weakened and reeling

After spending the majority of the season in playoff position, the Giants have lost eight of their last 10 games -- including six in a row -- to fall to 54-55.

They are now on the outside of the postseason picture, and their trade of Rogers to the Mets reflects their position in the standings.

As San Francisco has struggled, Rafael Devers has gotten off to a horrible start after being acquired from the Red Sox in a blockbuster trade earlier this season.

In 37 games for the Giants, Devers is hitting .219/.327/.365 with four home runs and eight doubles in 162 plate appearances over 37 games.

Robbie Ray and question marks

Logan Webb pitched on Wednesday, meaning he will miss the series against the Mets.

That leaves Robbie Ray, who is having a very good season, in line to start the series-opener on Friday night.

Ray has slowed down a bit, but was solid against the Mets in his last start this past weekend in San Francisco, limiting them to two runs on five hits in 5.2 innings.

The Giants haven't announced starters for Saturday or Sunday.

Predictions

Who will the MVP of the series be?

Juan Soto

Soto seems primed to emerge from his slump.

Which Mets pitcher will have the best start?

David Peterson

Peterson has been the Mets' rock, tossing 6.0 innings or more over his last four starts while allowing just three earned runs.

Which Giants player will be a thorn in the Mets' side?

Matt Chapman

Chapman went deep against the Mets twice last weekend.

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Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure

Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Tyler Rogers expressed the utmost gratitude for his seven seasons with the Giants when discussing being traded to the New York Mets at the 2025 MLB trade deadline with reporters at Citi Field on Friday. 

“I spent so long in San Francisco,” Rogers said hours before the Giants start a conveniently timed three-game series in the Big Apple. “Great people over there. I gave them everything I had. I can’t say enough about them, the people over there, the city; it’s where I started, it’s where I got drafted. I can’t say anything much more about them.”

During his tenure in San Francisco, Rogers posted a desirable 2.79 ERA with 296 strikeouts and 74 walks in 396 2/3 innings pitched. 

He wasn’t the only reliever who caught the eye of a New York team, as San Francisco traded Camilo Doval to the Yankees on Thursday.

Rogers will miss his buddies in the Orange and Black, but he was extremely thankful for the opportunity to fly with the Giants one more time before suiting up in the opposite clubhouse. 

“You know what? It was kind of a blessing because I got to say goodbye and do stuff on the plane,” Rogers said. “So, that actually worked out really well.”

The cross-country flight from San Francisco to New York offered Rogers, a Colorado native, the perfect opportunity to “put a bow” on his cherished Bay Area experience. 

Though the reliever did need a quick change of clothes, as he actually was an opponent of the Giants upon landing in New York.

“We got there Wednesday morning, and I gave my suitcase to the travel people, and I was wearing a Giants travel sweatsuit, as we all were,” Rogers said humorously. “I got traded, and I was like, ‘I need to trade my clothes.’ And they were like ‘Your bag’s on the plane already.’ And I was like, ‘Can I just ride with my bag then?’ 

“And I think there were some phone calls. …”

Rogers spoke to reporters in his new Mets gear, but he’ll always be a Giant.

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Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure

Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Tyler Rogers expressed the utmost gratitude for his seven seasons with the Giants when discussing being traded to the New York Mets at the 2025 MLB trade deadline with reporters at Citi Field on Friday. 

“I spent so long in San Francisco,” Rogers said hours before the Giants start a conveniently timed three-game series in the Big Apple. “Great people over there. I gave them everything I had. I can’t say enough about them, the people over there, the city; it’s where I started, it’s where I got drafted. I can’t say anything much more about them.”

During his tenure in San Francisco, Rogers posted a desirable 2.79 ERA with 296 strikeouts and 74 walks in 396 2/3 innings pitched. 

He wasn’t the only reliever who caught the eye of a New York team, as San Francisco traded Camilo Doval to the Yankees on Thursday.

Rogers will miss his buddies in the Orange and Black, but he was extremely thankful for the opportunity to fly with the Giants one more time before suiting up in the opposite clubhouse. 

“You know what? It was kind of a blessing because I got to say goodbye and do stuff on the plane,” Rogers said. “So, that actually worked out really well.”

The cross-country flight from San Francisco to New York offered Rogers, a Colorado native, the perfect opportunity to “put a bow” on his cherished Bay Area experience. 

Though the reliever did need a quick change of clothes, as he actually was an opponent of the Giants upon landing in New York.

“We got there Wednesday morning, and I gave my suitcase to the travel people, and I was wearing a Giants travel sweatsuit, as we all were,” Rogers said humorously. “I got traded, and I was like, ‘I need to trade my clothes.’ And they were like ‘Your bag’s on the plane already.’ And I was like, ‘Can I just ride with my bag then?’ 

“And I think there were some phone calls. …”

Rogers spoke to reporters in his new Mets gear, but he’ll always be a Giant.

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Brandon Sproat has dominant start following Mets' vote of confidence in top pitching prospects

The Mets had a big trade deadline, adding three late-inning relievers and center fielder Cedric Mullinsto a team that is looking to hold off the Phillies for the NL East title.

One thing they didn't do? Add a starting pitcher to a rotation that has some question marks, including Clay Holmes' workload and Frankie Montas' effectiveness.

Speaking after the deadline passed, president of baseball operations David Stearns discussed his reasoning, explaining that while the Mets were engaged in the market for starting pitchers, they felt they took the best course of action while addressing the bullpen.

None of the pitchers with frontline potential who were rumored to be on the block were actually moved -- a list that included Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins, Joe Ryan of the Twins, and Dylan Cease of the Padres.

The best pitcher who was traded was pending free agent Merrill Kelly, and it took a strong package of prospects for the Rangers to pry him away from the Diamondbacks.

With that as a backdrop, Stearns talked about what the Mets have in-house if a need arises -- namely top prospectsBrandon SproatandNolan McLean, who are with Triple-A Syracuse.

"They can help. It’s just a matter of their continued development and when the opportunity does arise, is it the right time," Stearns said. "Both guys have taken very nice steps forward in their development.

Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean participates in the Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park.
Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean participates in the Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park. / Jim Rassol - Imagn Images

"We’re going to continue to challenge them. We’re going to continue to ask them to get better and work on things. They are doing a good job. If we need someone from Triple-A, we’ve got people down (there) and they are among them who can help us."

Shortly after Stearns spoke, Sproat took the mound for Syracuse and fired five dominant shutout innings.

In his five innings of work, Sproat allowed three hits, walked three, and struck out nine while throwing 95 pitches. He induced 15 swings and misses, and his fastball topped out at 100 mph.

Thursday's start was the continuation of a lockdown run for Sproat, who has allowed just three runs over his last six starts -- a span of 33.0 innings. During that stretch, Sproat has given up only 16 hits while striking out 39 batters.

Meanwhile, McLean continued to impress in his most recent start, allowing two runs on three hits in 6.0 innings while walking three and striking out six.

That came on the heels of a 7.1 inning performance on July 24 when McLean gave up two runs on four hits while walking none and fanning six.

Sproat and McLean will very likely seriously impact the Mets next season, but -- as Stearns noted -- it's their ability to possibly do so this season that helped color New York's decision to not add starting pitching at the deadline.

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Yankees at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 1

It's Friday, August 1 and the Yankees (60-49) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (52-55). Carlos Rodón is slated to take the mound for New York against Janson Junk for Miami.

New York took three of the last four games against Tampa Bay, while Miami won the past to against St. Louis. Both squads enter on winning streaks and winning records since the All-Star game.

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Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Marlins

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: LoanDepot Park
  • City: Miami, FL
  • Network/Streaming: YES, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Yankees at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (-170), Marlins (+142)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Marlins

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Carlos Rodón vs. Janson Junk
    • Yankees: Carlos Rodón, (11-7, 3.19 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.06 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
    • Marlins: Janson Junk, (5-2, 3.28 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Yankees and the Marlins

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Yankees and the Marlins:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Marlins

  • The Yankees are 3-0 in the last three and 4-1 in the past five
  • The Marlins are 6-2 in the last eight games
  • The Marlins have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against American League teams
  • The Marlins' last 3 versus the Yankees have stayed under the Total
  • The Marlins have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.37 units

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Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut

Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Dustin May is set to take the mound at Fenway Park for a second straight Sunday. This time, however, he’ll be wearing a different jersey.

The 27-year-old righty is scheduled to make his Boston Red Sox debut Sunday morning against the Houston Astros, just three days after he was acquired by the team and exactly one week after he made what turned out to be his last start with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Red Sox picked up May in a trade with the Dodgers as the clocked ticked down to the 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline on Thursday.

Boston dealt outfield prospects Zach Ehrhard and James Tibbs III in the exchange. Tibbs III, who ranked fifth on the MLB Pipeline list of Red Sox prospects, was acquired as part of the return package for Rafael Devers. Ehrhard ranked 27th on the team’s prospect list.

May, a former top prospect who has undergone two Tommy John surgeries, is 6-7 with a 4.85 ERA and 1.346 WHIP in 2025. He was handed a loss in his final outing with the Dodgers, surrendering four earned runs across five innings in a 4-3 defeat against the Red Sox.

May was one of just two deadline pickups for the Red Sox. The team also added veteran lefty Steven Matz in a swap with the Cardinals that sent infield prospect Blaze Jordan to St. Louis.

Cooper Criswell is slated to start Boston’s series opener on Friday night against the AL West-leading Astros before Walker Buehler gets the nod on Saturday. May will then make his Red Sox debut during the Sunday morning matchup to close out the series.

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Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut

Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Dustin May is set to take the mound at Fenway Park for a second straight Sunday. This time, however, he’ll be wearing a different jersey.

The 27-year-old righty is scheduled to make his Boston Red Sox debut Sunday morning against the Houston Astros, just three days after he was acquired by the team and exactly one week after he made what turned out to be his last start with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Red Sox picked up May in a trade with the Dodgers as the clocked ticked down to the 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline on Thursday.

Boston dealt outfield prospects Zach Ehrhard and James Tibbs III in the exchange. Tibbs III, who ranked fifth on the MLB Pipeline list of Red Sox prospects, was acquired as part of the return package for Rafael Devers. Ehrhard ranked 27th on the team’s prospect list.

May, a former top prospect who has undergone two Tommy John surgeries, is 6-7 with a 4.85 ERA and 1.346 WHIP in 2025. He was handed a loss in his final outing with the Dodgers, surrendering four earned runs across five innings in a 4-3 defeat against the Red Sox.

May was one of just two deadline pickups for the Red Sox. The team also added veteran lefty Steven Matz in a swap with the Cardinals that sent infield prospect Blaze Jordan to St. Louis.

Cooper Criswell is slated to start Boston’s series opener on Friday night against the AL West-leading Astros before Walker Buehler gets the nod on Saturday. May will then make his Red Sox debut during the Sunday morning matchup to close out the series.

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Giants at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 1

It's Friday, August 1 and the Giants (54-55) are in Queens to take on the Mets (62-47). Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against David Peterson for New York.

The Mets made some moves at the deadline after a six-game road trip resulted in a 3-3 mark and two sweeps. New York is 7-5 after the deadline with all seven wins coming consecutively.

San Francisco was one of those three losses last week as the Giants seek revenge in New York. The Giants have lost six straight games to drop below .500 and are 2-10 since the All-Star break.

For trade deadline moves, winners and losers across the league — follow this link.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Giants at Mets

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, SNY, MLBN

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Odds for the Giants at the Mets

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Giants (+119), Mets (-142)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Robbie Ray vs. David Peterson
    • Giants: Robbie Ray, (9-5, 2.93 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.18 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Mets: David Peterson, (7-4, 2.83 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Giants and the Mets:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Mets on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Francisco Giants at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Giants at Mets

  • San Francisco is 2-10 in the last 12 games
  • San Francisco is 0-6 in the last 6 games
  • The Mets have won 4 of their last 5 games against teams with losing records
  • The Over is 4-0-1 in the Giants' last 5 road games
  • The Mets have covered the Run Line in 4 straight matchups against the Giants

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Motherwell v Rangers: Pick of the stats

Motherwell v Rangers: Pick of the stats
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  • Motherwell have won two of their past four league meetings with Rangers (D1 L1), as many as their previous 71 beforehand (W2 D16 L53). The Steelmen are looking to pick up back-to-back league wins over Rangers for the frst time since April 1960.
  • Rangers are unbeaten in 30 away league visits to Motherwell (W20 D10) since a 1-0 defeat in December 2002. Only at Morton (41 from 1920 to 1987) have the Ibrox side ever enjoyed a longer unbeaten away run in the league.
  • Motherwell's Jens Berthel Askou will be the frst Danish manager to take charge of a side in the Scottish top-fight since Ebbe Skovdahl, who oversaw 130 league matches with Aberdeen from 1999 to 2002 (W40 D31 L59).
  • Rangers have failed to win or even score on matchday one in both of their past two league seasons (D1 L1); they last failed to win their opening game in three straight league campaigns from 1982-83 to 1984-85 (D3) – one of which was a 2-2 draw at Motherwell.
  • Rangers have won their first league match under a new manager (including interim/caretaker) in seven of their past eight attempts, with the only exception being Steven Gerrard's 1-1 draw at Aberdeen in 2018-19.
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Astros at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 1

It's Friday, August 1 and the Astros (62-47) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (59-51). Hunter Brown is slated to take the mound for Houston, while Boston has not named its starter.

Houston broke a five-game losing streak with back-to-back wins over Washington to clinch the series, while Boston is 4-1 over the last five games and 6-7 since the start of the All-Star break.

This is the first meeting of the season and both teams were active at the trade deadline. For trade deadline moves, winners and losers across the league — follow this link.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Astros at Red Sox

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Fenway Park
  • City: Boston, MA
  • Network/Streaming: Apple TV+

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Odds for the Astros at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Astros (-132), Red Sox (+112)
  • Spread:  Astros -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Red Sox

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Hunter Brown vs. TBD
    • Astros: Hunter Brown, (9-5, 2.54 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.80 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Red Sox: TBA

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Astros and the Red Sox

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Astros and the Red Sox:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Boston Red Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Astros at Red Sox

  • Houston is 6-7 in the second half of the season
  • Boston is 4-1 over the past five games of the year
  • The Red Sox's record in their last 5 games stands at 4-1
  • The Under is 5-0 in the Red Sox's last 5 home games
  • The Astros have failed to cover in their last 3 games against the Red Sox

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Royals at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 1

Its Friday, August 1 and the Royals (54-55) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (64-46). Michael Wacha is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Kevin Gausman for Toronto.

The Blue Jays started the second-half hot with an 8-1 mark over nine games, but lost four straight before breaking the slide with a 9-8 thrilling win over the Orioles on Wednesday. Toronto lost the series, but may have gained some momentum back.

Kansas City is coming off two straight wins and a series victory over Atlanta. The Royals are one game under .500, but 7-5 in the second-half thus far. These teams have not met yet this season.

For trade deadline moves, winners and losers across the league — follow this link.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Royals at Blue Jays

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:07PM EST
  • Site: Rogers Centre
  • City: Toronto, ON
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, Sportsnet

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Odds for the Royals at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Royals (+130), Blue Jays (-154)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Blue Jays

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Michael Wacha vs. Kevin Gausman
    • Royals: Michael Wacha, (4-9, 3.53 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.69 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman, (7-7, 3.82 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Royals and the Blue Jays

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Royals and the Blue Jays:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Blue Jays on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Royals at Blue Jays

  • Toronto is 1-4 over the past five games
  • Kansas City is 7-5 in the second half of the season
  • Betting the Blue Jays on the Money Line is up 2.65 units when Kevin Gausman starts at home on the mound
  • In his last 5 home starts on the mound the Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman has an ERA of 5.29
  • With Kevin Gausman opening the Blue Jays are up 1.75 units on the Run Line at Rogers Centre in 2025

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Mets vs. Giants: How to watch on SNY on Aug. 1, 2025

The Mets open a three-game series against the Giants at Citi Field on Friday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

  • Ronny Mauricio is hitting .292/.354/.528 with four homers and five doubles in 79 plate appearances over his last 23 games
  • David Peterson has a 1.05 ERA in 25.2 innings over his last four starts
  • Edwin Diaz has allowed one earned run since April 21
  • For the season, Diaz has a 1.48 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 64 strikeouts in 42.2 innings
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What channel is SNY?

Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.

How can I stream the game?

The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.

In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

How can I watch the game on my computer via MLB? 

To get started on your computer, click here and then follow these steps: 

  • Log in using your provider credentials. If you are unsure of your provider credentials, please contact your provider. 
  • Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account. 
  • Log in using your MLB.com credentials to watch Mets games on SNY. 

How can I watch the game on the MLB App? 

MLB App access is included for FREE with SNY. To access SNY on your favorite supported Apple or Android mobile device, please follow the steps below.  

  • Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices. 
  • Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”  
  • To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.  

For more information on how to stream Mets games on SNY, please click here. 

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Brewers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 1

It's Friday, August 1 and the Brewers (64-44) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (44-64). Jose Quintana is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Mitchell Parker for Washington.

Milwaukee has won three out of four series to start the second half of the season and are 3-1 over the last four games. For Washington, the Nats have struggled to stay afloat with a 6-6 record since the All-Star break.

These teams met right before the break and Milwaukee swept Washington over three games, outscoring the Nats, 22-9.

For trade deadline moves, winners and losers across the league — follow this link.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Brewers at Nationals

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Nationals Park
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Network/Streaming: Apple TV+

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Odds for the Brewers at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Brewers (-155), Nationals (+129)
  • Spread:  Brewers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Nationals

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Jose Quintana vs. Mitchell Parker
    • Brewers: Jose Quintana, (7-4, 3.50 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.60 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Nationals: Mitchell Parker, (7-10, 4.91 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.18 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Nationals

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Brewers and the Nationals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC.

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Nationals

  • The Brewers have won 4 of their last 5 at National League teams
  • The Nationals' last 3 games versus the Brewers have gone over the Total
  • Milwaukee is 3-1 in the last four games and 8-4 over the past 12

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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Rangers at Mariners prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 1

Its Friday, August 1 and the Rangers (57-53) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (58-52).

Jack Leiter is slated to take the mound for Texas against Logan Gilbert for Seattle.

Cal Raleigh smacked his MLB-leading 42nd home run of the season to lead the Mariners to a series-opening win over their division rival last night, 6-0. George Kirby threw six innings of three-hit ball for his sixth win of the season.

Lets dive into Game 2 of the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Rangers at Mariners

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 10:10PM EST
  • Site: T-Mobile Park
  • City: Seattle, WA
  • Network/Streaming: RSN, RSNW

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Odds for the Rangers at the Mariners

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rangers (+145), Mariners (-173)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Mariners

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Jack Leiter vs. Logan Gilbert
    • Rangers: Jack Leiter (7-6, 4.09 ERA)
      Last outing: July 27 vs. Atlanta - 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Mariners: Logan Gilbert (3-4, 3.36 ERA)
      Last outing: July 27 at Angels - 7.20 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rangers at Mariners

  • The Mariners have won 4 of their last 5 home games against AL West teams
  • The Under is 4-1 in the Mariners' last 5 games against divisional opponents
  • The Mariners have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 10 home games against the Rangers
  • J.P. Crawford is 1-16 over his last 4 games
  • Randy Arozarena is enjoying a 4-game hitting streak (5-15)

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rangers and the Mariners

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Rangers and the Mariners:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Seattle Mariners on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Texas Rangers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Tigers at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 1

It's Friday, August 1 and the Tigers (64-46) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (61-47). Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Ranger Suárez for Philadelphia.

The Tigers opened the second half of the year at 1-8, but have turned the ship around lately with four straight wins. Philadelphia on the other hand is 1-3 in the past four outings after starting 5-3 post-break.

Both teams were active at the trade deadline — for moves, winners and losers of the deadline, follow this link.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Tigers at Phillies

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Citizens Bank Park
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, NBCSP

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Odds for the Tigers at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Tigers (+127), Phillies (-154)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Phillies

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Jack Flaherty vs. Ranger Suárez
    • Tigers: Jack Flaherty, (6-10, 4.51 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Phillies: Ranger Suárez, (8-4, 2.59 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.59 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Tigers and the Phillies

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Tigers and the Phillies:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Philadelphia Phillies on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Detroit Tigers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC.

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Phillies

  • Detroit is 4-0 in the last four games
  • Philadelphia is 1-3 in the past four games
  • This season the Phillies are 61-47 (.565) and 9-6 (.600) with Suarez as the opener
  • In his last 5 starts on the mound the Phillies pitcher Suarez has an ERA of 2.56
  • With Suarez as the opener betting the Phillies on the Run Line would have returned a 2.89-unit profit in 2025

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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