Sunday Night Baseball: Mets vs. Giants Betting Picks

Sunday night’s showdown between the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants brings serious playoff implications and a classic East vs. West rivalry to ESPN’s Sunday night spotlight. Kodai Senga (7–3, 1.79 ERA) is expected to take the mound for the surging Mets, while the Giants counter with their deep and dangerous bullpen, still undecided on a starter. New York has been playing well and brings power at the plate with Pete Alonso and Juan Soto swinging hot bats. San Francisco, meanwhile, looks to win this one at home and lean on Oracle Park’s pitcher-friendly dimensions to keep things tight.

Mets vs. Giants Game Preview

Kodai Senga has been nearly untouchable this season, baffling hitters with his devastating splitter. His command and strikeout ability make him a clear edge in the starting matchup. San Francisco’s starter is still TBA, but it’s likely to be a bullpen-heavy game with arms like Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval ready to eat innings. The Mets’ offense has been steady all season with Pete Alonso (22 HR, 80 RBI) and Juan Soto (24 HR) anchoring the middle of the order. San Francisco’s offense remains streaky, relying on flashes from Wilmer Flores and hoping the breakout from Rafael Devers they saw on Wednesday continues. The Giants’ bullpen gives them flexibility, but they’ll need early run support against Senga to stay in this one.

Mets vs. Giants Predictions

With Senga on the mound and the Mets swinging well, the edge goes to New York. The Mets have been sharp on the road lately and their bullpen, led by Edwin Díaz, has been lights-out in save situations. San Francisco’s offense has struggled to consistently deliver clutch hits, and unless they crack Senga early, this game could slip away. Look for the Mets to control the game, especially if they jump out to a lead in the first few innings. Expect Senga to go at least six strong innings with 7+ strikeouts, while Alonso or Soto deliver a big fly. The Giants’ relief corps might keep it close for a while, but the bats will likely fall short against New York’s pitching depth.

Mets vs. Giants Betting Tips

Moneyline: The Mets are slight road favorites, and with Senga starting, they’re a solid value pick. There might be some value in the home run props on Alonso and Soto in this one and Wilmer Flores has value if you like a Giants upset. For a value play you could consider the Mets and under. Also, Senga’s strikeout prop (likely 6.5) is a strong over play. San Francisco’s contact-heavy lineup may struggle to elevate the ball, and wind patterns at Oracle could keep fly balls in the park. Check the latest MLB odds to see the total for Sunday’s game.

Mets vs. Giants Head-To-Head and Key Stats

The Giants have won six of the last 10 at home in this series with six of the ten going over the total. The Giants have also taken five of the last six at home against New York. Kodai Senga owns a 1.15 ERA in two career starts against the Giants, while Edwin Díaz has notched saves in three straight appearances versus San Francisco. The Giants' offense ranks 11th in the NL in runs per game, while the Mets are top five in slugging percentage since the All-Star break. Playing totals is something to consider, as you’ll notice when you read some of our baseball tips. The under has hit in six of their last nine matchups, and neither team has scored more than six runs in any of their last five meetings.