Marlins-Mets Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Florida Marlins and the New York Mets meet at Shea Stadium. Josh Johnson will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins on this day. Righthander Johnson is 2-0 this season with a 3.34 ERA. The Mets will counter Johnson with Michael Pelfrey. Righthander Pelfrey has a 3.85 ERA to go along with a 10-7 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Carlos Beltran homered and drove in three runs on Saturday night as the Mets held off the Marlins for an 8-6 victory. The Mets had been listed at -105 at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (9.5). Carlos Delgado and Daniel Murphy also homered in that win for the Mets. Jorge Cantu and Mike Jacobs replied with long balls for the Marlins. Current streak: Florida has lost 2 straight games. New York has won 3 straight games. Team records: Florida: 61-56 SU New York: 62-54 SU Florida most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2 New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 8-2 After playing Florida are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 14 of Florida's last 20 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone OVER in 7 of Florida's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida Next up: Florida home to St. Louis, Monday, August 11 NY Mets home to Pittsburgh, Monday, August 11