New York Mets vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/5

MLB game preview

The New York Mets will travel to PETCO Park to take on the San Diego Padres in an MLB regular-season game. The Mets have a record of 27-35 and are ranked 5th in the NL East. They have won their last game and are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

On the other hand, the Padres have a record of 32-29 and are 2nd in the NL West. They have lost their last five games and are 1-9 in their last 10 games. The game will start at 9:40 PM under clear skies and will be broadcast on SDPA.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They have won three out of their last five, including a strong 7-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners. In that game, Bo Bichette was a key player, going 4 for 4 with 3 RBIs.

When it comes to hitting, the Mets are ranked 18th in batting average and on-base percentage. Their slugging percentage ranks 22nd, which shows room for improvement. The team has hit 61 home runs so far this season, placing them 16th in the league.

On the pitching side, the Mets have performed well. They have an earned run average of 3.80, ranking 8th. Christian Scott is expected to start the next game and has a 2.97 ERA with 38 strikeouts this season.

Mets vs Padres Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
  • Venue: PETCO Park in San Diego, CA
  • Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline +108, Padres Moneyline -130

San Diego Padres Team Preview

The San Diego Padres are struggling at the plate this season. Their team batting average sits at .216, which ranks 20th in the league. They have managed to hit 63 home runs, placing them in the middle of the pack at 15th.

Pitching has been a brighter spot for the Padres. Their team ERA is 3.93, which is 11th best in the league. Opponents are hitting .235 against them, ranking 9th overall.

Michael King will start the next game for the Padres. He holds a 4-4 record with a 3.18 ERA. His WHIP is 1.13, and he has struck out 65 batters this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Padres are favored on the moneyline at -130. The Mets are at +108. The Padres have a slightly better batting average and pitching stats. Their earned run average and batting average against are both ranked higher. The recommendation is to pick the Padres to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Mets ranked 8th in earned run average and the Padres close behind. Given these stats, it is likely the game will have fewer runs. The recommendation is to pick the under 7.5.