The New York Mets (59-44) and the San Francisco Giants (54-59) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Mets have reclaimed first place in the National League East following a sweep of the Angels earlier this week. New York has won four in a row. The bottom of the batting order has started to hit for the Mets. Brett Baty has hit in six straight games with 7 hits in 19 ABs.

Francisco Lindor homered in the third, Brandon Nimmo added a two-run single in the fourth and Juan Soto drove in two runs as New York backed Clay Holmes, and the Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1