The New York Mets are scheduled to compete against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 21, 2024, at 6:10 PM under expected light rain conditions. The pitcher’s mound will witness a duel between Adrian Houser of the Mets, who carries an ERA of 7.439, and the Guardians’ Carlos Carrasco, with an ERA of 5.162.

As of now, the Mets stand 12th in the NL East Division with a record of 21-26, a 0.45 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 5-8, positioning them 4th in the division. Their performance shows 3 wins in their last 10 games, and they are currently experiencing a loss streak of 1. Their home and away records are 10-14 and 11-12, respectively, with a slightly better performance in night games.

Conversely, the Cleveland Guardians hold the 2nd spot in the AL Central Division, boasting a record of 31-17, a 0.65 winning percentage, and topping the division with a record of 10-5. With 7 wins in their last 10 matches and a current winning streak of 4, they show robust form. Their home and away records are impressively balanced at 16-6 and 15-11, respectively.

When discussing betting odds for this game, the point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the home team Cleveland Guardians, reflecting their stronger season performance and current form. The total runs for the game have been pegged at over/under 9.5. For moneyline wagers, the Guardians stand as favorites with -123, while the Mets are slight underdogs at +104, indicating a closely contested match likely influenced by the pitching duel and current team forms.