Padres vs. Mets Game 1 Prediction - Oct 7, 2022

The New York Mets take on the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series at Citi Field on Friday, beginning at 8:07PM ET.

The Mets will send Max Scherzer (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Padres will counter with Yu Darvish (0-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Padres vs. Mets, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Padres vs. Mets?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Padres-Mets MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Mets a 60% chance of beating the Padres.

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Padres vs. Mets Odds

• Run Line: Mets -1.5 (+150), Padres +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Mets -160, Padres +144
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-102/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Mets are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Padres, with +150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Padres (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mets at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at +144, where you can put down $100 to profit $144, earning a total payout of $244, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Padres (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 6.5-run Over/Under is a 60% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Padres vs. Mets

• Run Line: Mets -1.5 @ +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
• Moneyline: Padres @ +144 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 6.5 @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Padres are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Mets -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Mets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Padres moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Padres vs. Mets Prediction

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Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Padres vs. Mets on Friday October 7, 2022.

Padres vs. Mets 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Mets and Padres at Citi Field is scheduled to commence at 8:07PM ET.

• Who: San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets
• Date: Friday October 7, 2022
• Time: 8:07PM ET / 5:07PM PT
• Venue: Citi Field

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