Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Mets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 06/02/2023

Game Time: 7:10 pm ET, Friday, June 2, 2023

Venue:  Citi Field, Queens, NY

Where to Watch:  SNY

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Blue Jays +115, Mets -135; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Blue Jays +115, Mets -135; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Blue Jays +115, Mets -135; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

Toronto Blue Jays:  29-27 (4th place, AL East)

New York Mets:  29-27 (2nd place, NL East)

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Toronto Blue Jays:  4-6 last 10

New York Mets:  6-4 last 10

The Blue Jays are entering this game off of a loss in their last game but won their 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 29-27 record overall and have a road record of 15-17. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Mets on Friday with the series finale of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers still to be played on Thursday. Their offense ranks 8th in the MLB with a .754 OPS. Kevin Gausman is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Chris Bassitt is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 5-4 with a 3.80 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 7 ER, 2 HR, and 2 BB with 5 Ks on 9 hits through 4 IP against the Minnesota Twins.

The Mets are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak but lost their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 29-27 record overall and have a home record of 14-9. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Blue Jays on Friday with the 3rd game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies still to be played on Thursday. Their offense ranks 18th in the MLB with a .723 OPS. Max Scherzer is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Justin Verlander is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 2-2 with a 4.80 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 6 earned runs, 0 homers, and 1 BB with 2 strikeouts on 9 hits through 5 innings played against the Colorado Rockies.

The current betting odds have the Mets listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Mets have been struggling out of the gate this season as they are only right around .500 and have been struggling to improve, but the Blue Jays have also been struggling a lot as they are also sitting right around .500 which has them near the bottom of their strong division. The Blue Jays offense has been really up and down in their games lately which has been a big part of their struggles and they aren't going to have it any easier here with Verlander on the mound for the Mets. Verlander has been a reliable starter throughout his career and he has continued to pitch well this season which will give the Blue Jays fits here as their offense hasn't been great. The Mets offense hasn't been great either but they have been getting a lot better in their games lately and Bassitt hasn't really been a solid starter for this team this year. Bassitt has given up quite a few runs in a lot of his starts this season and the Mets will be very familiar with him since he was on their team just a season ago. The Mets offense will have no problem getting after Bassitt for some runs here and that will carry them to a win in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Mets to win this game.

Blue Jays Mets Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Friday, June 2, 2023 (7:10 pm ET start time) is Mets 6 Blue Jays 3.

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Toronto Blue Jays: 29-27 (-6.3 units) on the moneyline in all games. 74-63 (-10.3 units) on the moneyline when the total is 8 to 8.5. 9-4 OVER as a road underdog of +100 or higher. 12-6 OVER on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10.

New York Mets: 9-2 (+6.3 units) on the moneyline at home with a money line of -100 to -150. 149-105 (+9.8 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 17-9 OVER when the total is 8 to 8.5. 30-21 OVER in an inter-league game. 

Toronto Blue Jays:  A. Kirk (C) Ques Thurs - Rest. B. Belt (DH) Out Thurs - Stomach. Z. Pop (RP) Mid June - Hamstring. D. Jansen (C) Out indefinitely - Groin. M. White (SP) Early June - Elbow. S. Espinal (2B) Early June - Hamstring. C. Green (RP) Late July - Elbow. H. Ryu (SP) Mid July - Elbow.

New York Mets:  J. Quintana (SP) Late June - Ribs. S. Coonrod (RP) Mid July - Back. T. Locastro (CF) Out indefinitely - Thumb. E. Uceta (RP) Early June - Ankle. E. Hernandez (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. O. Narvaez (C) Mid June - Calf. S. Ridings (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. B. Montes de Oca (SP) out for season - Elbow. E. Diaz (RP) out for season - Knee.

“It’s been tough, obviously. Not doing what I’m meant to be doing. Just got to keep fighting, keep finding positives and building off them.” - Alek Manoah after their loss against the Brewers in their game on Wednesday.

“Mark is low-maintenance because he does everything to stay ready. Nights like tonight don’t surprise anybody.” - Buck Showalter on Mark Canha after his team’s win against the Phillies in their game on Wednesday.

George Springer (R) DH

Bo Bichette (R) SS

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B

Daulton Varsho (L) LF

Matt Chapman (R) 3B

Whit Merrifield (R) 2B

Alejandro Kirk (R) C

Cavan Biggio (L) RF

Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF

Brandon Nimmo (L) CF

Francisco Lindor (S) SS

Jeff McNeil (L) 2B

Pete Alonso (R) 1B

Brett Baty (L) 3B

Starling Marte (R) RF

Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH

Mark Canha (R) LF

Tomas Nido (R) C

Batting Average:  Ernie Clement (.333)

Hits:  Bo Bichette (80)

Home Runs:  Bo Bichette (11)

RBI:  Bo Bichette (38)

Stolen Bases:  Whit Merrifield (14)

Wins:  Yusei Kikuchi (6)

Saves:  Jordan Romano (12)

ERA:  Thomas Hatch (0.00)

Batting Average:  Michael Perez (.571)

Hits:  Brandon Nimmo (63)

Home Runs:  Pete Alonso (20)

RBI:  Pete Alonso (46)

Stolen Bases:  Starling Marte (15)

Wins:  Tylor Megill (5)

Saves:  David Robertson (10)

ERA:  Edwin Uceta (0.00)

Managers:

Toronto Blue Jays: John Schneider (2nd season)

New York Mets: Buck Showalter (2nd season)