The oddsmakers have priced these two sides exactly equally here and I’m inclined to back the Mets.
Washington are done and dusted in terms of the playoff race, while the Mets still have an outside chance.
They’ve been the slightly better of these two sides this season, 2 games ahead in the standings with a run differential that is 10 runs better.
I’d expect them to be the more motivated of these two sides here, while Washington could be in for a letdown game after failing to make the post-season.
The pitching matchup for them is also reasonable here, with Peterson going up against Corbin.
I think their hitters should enjoy some success today, which will ultimately prove the difference.
Chicago find themselves as $2 road underdogs here and I think they’re clearly the better side.
They’ve been one of the better teams in the American League all season, going 34-22 with a +69 run differential.
Cleveland are no slouches, but their still 2 games and 26 runs behind this White Sox side.
This is also a favourable pitching matchup for the White Sox, with Dallas Keuchel proving himself to be one of the best in the business.
Plesac is still a youngster for Cleveland and could struggle against this loaded lineup.
The White Sox are also in the midst of an intense seeding battle and should be very motivated to come out on top here.
Especially getting plus money, I have to think this is the right side here.