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In Thursday MLB betting, it’s the 47-52 Atlanta Braves versus the 43-57 San Diego Padres in the 4th game of a four-game set at Petco Park in San Diego, California tonight. The first pitch for the finale at Petco Park is scheduled for 9:10 PM ET.
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The overnight betting board at <a class="advblue" href="../sportsbooks/5dimes" title="5Dimes">5Dimes</a> shows the Padres as a slight -106 favorite over the visiting Mets with the total on the board at 8.5 runs.
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In Game 3 of this series yesterday, the Padres beat the Mets 6-3. In the game, the Padres pounded out 10 hits scoring six runs while the Mets offense struggled scoring three runs on five hits.
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This season the Mets rank 13th in the Majors in runs scored and 26th in team ERA.
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The Padres rank 22nd in the Majors in runs scored and 30th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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New York: Chris Flexen (0-0, 0.00 ERA)<br />
San Diego: Luis Perdomo (4-5, 4.71 ERA)
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Chris Flexen gets the call for the Mets and this series finale is his Major League debut. He was recently recalled from AA in order to take the place of the injured Zack Wheeler in the New York rotation. Flexen is a 23-year old right hander and in 61 innings this season splitting time in A and AA he had lasted 61 innings and had a solid ERA of 1.73. In 61 innings Flexen had 63 strikeouts and only walked 10 batters.
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Luis Perdomo takes the hill for the Padres tonight and in last start he was solid only giving up one earned run in six innings, but the Padres lost 5-4. In his previous start he only lasted two innings and was lit up for five earned runs in a 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The Padres have lost Perdomo’s last two starts, but had won his previous three outings. Tonight’s game will be his first career start against the Mets. San Diego has won Perdomo’s last four home starts and they are also a solid 4-1 in his last five starts against a team that has a losing record.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Mets are 4-1 in their last five games against the Padres in San Diego.
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These teams have split the 6 games facing each other this season.
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This season the Padres are 25-25 at home and the Mets are 22-24 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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New York Mets: 47-52 SU / O/U 57-31 / Run Line W/L 41-58<br />
San Diego Padres: 44-57 SU / O/U 53-42 / Run Line W/L 54-47
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New York at San Diego Key Betting Trends<br />
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NYM is 6-2 in their last 8 overall
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NYM is 2-6 in their last 8 Thursday games
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NYM has an Over record of 4-2 in their last 6 games
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SD is 4-6 in their last 10 overall
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SD is 4-5 in their last 9 home games
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SD has an Over record of 7-3 in their last 10 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>METS</b><br />
[3B] 03/31/2017 - David Wright 60-day DL (03/30) ( Neck )<br />
[P] 05/12/2017 - Jeurys Familia 60-day DL (05/11) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 05/01/2017 - Noah Syndergaard 60-day DL (05/01) ( Side )<br />
[CF] 06/16/2017 - Juan Lagares 10-day DL (06/16) ( Thumb )<br />
[P] 06/15/2017 - Matt Harvey 10-day DL (06/15) ( Arm )<br />
[2B] 06/15/2017 - Neil Walker 10-day DL (06/15) ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 06/28/2017 - Robert Gsellman 10-day DL (06/28) ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 06/23/2017 - Tommy Milone 60-day DL (05/22) ( Knee )<br />
[CF] 07/08/2017 - Brandon Nimmo 10-day DL (07/08) ( Lung )<br />
[P] 07/24/2017 - Zack Wheeler 10-day DL (07/23) ( Arm )
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PADRES<br />
[SS] 07/22/2017 - Erick Aybar 10-day DL (07/22) ( Foot )<br />
[C] 07/18/2017 - Austin Hedges 7-day DL (07/18) ( Head )<br />
[2B] 06/21/2017 - Yangervis Solarte 10-day DL (06/21) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 06/24/2017 - Miguel Diaz 10-day DL (06/22) ( Forearm )<br />
[P] 07/01/2017 - Matt Strahm 10-day DL (07/01) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 06/01/2017 - Christian Friedrich 60-day DL (03/30) ( Side )<br />
[P] 06/06/2017 - Jarred Cosart 10-day DL (06/06) ( Side )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Colin Rea 60-day DL (02/18) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Robbie Erlin 60-day DL (03/30) ( Elbow )<br />
[LF] 04/08/2017 - Alex Dickerson 60-day DL (03/30) ( Back )<br />
[P] 04/01/2017 - Carter Capps 60-day DL (03/31) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/20/2017 - Jered Weaver 10-day DL (05/20) ( Hip )<br />
[CF] 04/25/2017 - Travis Jankowski 10-day DL (04/23) ( Foot )
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