MLB Handicapping: Mets vs Yankees

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The New York Mets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Michael Pelfrey in this game. Pelfrey has a 9-1 record and a 2.42 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Yankees will be Philip Hughes. The righthander has a 3.11 ERA to go along with a 9-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Hisanori Takahashi tossed a four-hit shutout through six innings and the Mets blanked the Yankees 4-0 on Friday. The Mets won the game as +180 underdogs, while the teams played UNDER that game's posted over/under (9.5) set by sportsbooks. Angel Pagan hit a two-run double to lead the Mets, while Francisco Rodriguez recorded the final two outs for his 16th save. Javier Vazquez surrendered three hits and one run over seven innings in the losing effort for the Yankees. Current streak: New York has won 8 straight games. New York has lost 3 straight games. Team records: New York: 39-28 SU New York: 41-26 SU New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After a win are 9-1 New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road NY Mets are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games at home NY Yankees are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets Next up: NY Yankees home to NY Mets, Sunday, June 20 Rest assured for those bettors who only purchase Stevie Vincent when he has Level 5 plays, you are doing yourself a gross disservice. Flat out his Level 2, 3 and 4 plays always have and always will win at a much higher rate than Game of the Month or Game of the Year plays elsewhere. He is part of OffshoreInsiders.com