{"id":661622,"date":"2026-04-03T22:22:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/661622\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:22:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:22:30","slug":"mlb-picks-odds-best-bet-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/661622\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB picks, odds, best bet Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\tGambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting-editorial-standards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">editorial standards<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>We are only seven games into the new <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/best-mlb-betting-sites-and-sportsbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MLB<\/a> season, but the Mets could really use a win on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>The Amazins have dropped three in a row, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/01\/sports\/mets-flagging-offense-dooms-them-in-extra-innings-loss-to-cardinals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">offense is sputtering<\/a>, and Francisco Lindor is one of a handful of players in Flushing feeling some pressure from the fanbase and media.<\/p>\n<p>Early April is no time to panic, but given how the Mets ended 2025, a win over the Giants on Friday night would go a long way to calm the waters in Queens.<\/p>\n<p>The Mets are -130 favorites to get the job done in San Francisco. <\/p>\n<p>Mets vs. Giants odds, prediction<\/p>\n<p>Nolan McLean is set to start for the Mets, looking to build off an encouraging first outing against the Pirates last week.<\/p>\n<p>McLean was tagged for two earned runs on four hits in five innings, but he had his stuff working, striking out eight of the 22 batters he faced.<\/p>\n<p>McLean\u2019s opposite number Friday, Tyler Mahle, was less effective in his first Giants outing.<\/p>\n<p>The veteran right-hander only lasted four innings, surrendering two runs on five hits and a walk, while striking out five against the Yankees.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just one start, but it is worth noting that the 31-year-old looked like a prime regression candidate after last season with the Rangers.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38983489\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/san-francisco-giants-rafael-devers-124925844.jpg\" alt=\"Rafael Devers of the San Francisco Giants rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run.\" class=\"wp-image-38983489\"  \/>Rafael Devers of the Giants is rounding the bases. AP<\/p>\n<p>On the surface, Mahle\u2019s numbers looked strong. He posted a 2.18 ERA in 86 2\/3 innings and allowed only five home runs all season.<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, things looked less promising. Mahle\u2019s xERA was 4.23, his xFIP was 4.43 and his batted-ball data was pedestrian.<\/p>\n<p>Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting<\/p>\n<p>As long as the Mets aren\u2019t pressing, they should be able to find success against Mahle; meanwhile, they\u2019ve got a starting pitcher on the hill who should be able to hold the Giants in check.<\/p>\n<p>This seems like a good buy-low spot on the Mets as a slight favorite.<\/p>\n<p>The Play: Mets ML (-130, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/fanduel-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">FanDuel<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Why Trust New York Post Betting<\/p>\n<p>Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gambling content 21+. 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