Mets-Giants Lines Preview

The New York Mets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. The Mets will give the ball to ace starter Johan Santana in this one. Lefthander Santana is 4-2 this season with a 0.78 ERA. The Giants will counter Santana with Randy Johnson. Lefthander Johnson has a 5.89 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Mets defeated the Giants for a second straight game with an 8-6 win Friday, as +155 underdogs. The Mets won the game as +155 underdogs, while the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8). David Wright had three hits and drove in four runs to propel the Mets. Brian Stokes earned the win in relief, and Francisco Rodriguez collected his 11th save. Fred Lewis had two hits, including a solo home run for the Giants, who were -175 favorites in that contest. Brian Wilson gave up two runs off three hits in the loss. Current streak: New York has won 2 straight games. San Francisco has lost 3 straight games. Team records: New York: 20-15 SU San Francisco: 18-17 SU New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 7-3 After playing San Francisco are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 San Francisco most recently: When playing on Saturday are 2-8 Before playing NY Mets are 3-7 After playing NY Mets are 3-7 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road NY Mets are 10-2 SU in its last 12 games San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets Next up: San Francisco home to NY Mets, Sunday, May 17