Rangers vs. Mets: Sunday betting picks and pitching matchups
New York Post highlights starting pitchers, recommends wagers on the Mets and Diamondbacks as late-season wild-card races heat up
The New York Post on Sunday released betting picks for Major League Baseball games that spotlighted the Texas Rangers–New York Mets matchup and recommended a $100 wager on the Mets, while also backing the Arizona Diamondbacks with a $50 play.
Texas starter Jacob Latz delivered a strong outing in his most recent appearance, scattering three hits and shutting out the Milwaukee Brewers over 5 2/3 innings, the Post noted. The Mets were projected to hand the ball to Nolan McLean, who is 4-1 through five starts and has allowed five runs in 31 2/3 innings this season.
The Post also highlighted a late-season spot start for the Diamondbacks, who were slated to turn to Nabil Crismatt. Crismatt was 2-0 after four starts, according to the writeup, as Arizona continued to press for a wild-card berth. Minnesota Twins starter Bailey Ober was singled out for struggles entering Sunday; Ober had surrendered nine runs and 20 hits over his last 15 1/3 innings, the Post reported, a trend the outlet said factored into its recommendations.
The writeup included a quick recap of Saturday’s American League action that illustrated how quickly late-season games can swing. In Toronto, the Blue Jays rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 after the Orioles had held a 4-2 lead earlier in the game.
The Post’s betting notes combined current form and matchup details to reach its selections. It recommended backing the Mets against the Rangers on the strength of the pitching matchup, and endorsing the Diamondbacks in their game with Crismatt on the hill. The Post also pointed readers to a how-to-bet guide and sign-up bonus offers available from sportsbooks for those seeking more information on wagering.
As teams jockey for playoff positioning in September, starting pitching performances and late-inning bullpen reliability have continued to shape outcomes and betting markets. The Mets — who have struggled at times this season — and the Diamondbacks remain involved in the wild-card picture, making each start and relief appearance increasingly consequential.
Bettors and fans were advised to monitor official starting confirmations and updated odds ahead of first pitches, as clubs occasionally adjust rotations and game-day decisions can alter the dynamics cited in preview pieces.
