Yankees-Mets Odds Preview

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Citi Field in an interleague contest. The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander AJ Burnett in this game. Burnett has a 5-4 record and a 4.24 ERA this season. The Mets will counter Burnett with Tim Redding. Righthander Redding has a 6.07 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Brett Gardner hit a solo home run and drove in a pair of RBIs to lead the Yankees over the Mets 9-1 on Friday, as -170 favorites. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Alex Rodriguez belted a two-run homer for the Yankees. C.C. Sabathia whiffed eight batters through seven innings in the win. Gary Sheffield cracked a solo home run in the loss for the Mets, who were +150 underdogs. Mike Pelfrey surrendered six hits and four runs over five innings in the loss. Current streak: New York has won 3 straight games. Team records: New York: 41-32 SU New York: 37-35 SU New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Mets NY Mets are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Next up: NY Mets home to NY Yankees, Sunday, June 28