New York Mets at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

The New York Mets (7-6) will begin a 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics (3-10) on Friday at RingCentral Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Mets vs. Athleticsodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Mets went 2-1 vs. the Athletics in 2022

The Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Wednesday. New York has won 4 of its last 6 games following a 3-4 start to the season.

The Athletics lost 8-7 to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday with C Adley Rutschman launching a walk-off HR in the 9th inning off of RHP Trevor May. Oakland has lost 7 of its last 8 games and has been outscored 66-33 in that span.