The New York Mets (62-44) and the San Diego Padres (57-49) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Petco Park is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Mark Vientos delivered a grand slam and Ronny Mauricio hit a game-tying ninth-inning home run but the Mets fell to the Padres on Monday in San Diego.

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Mets second. Pete Alonso flies out to deep center field to Jackson Merrill. Jeff McNeil walks. Mark Vientos singles to shallow center field. Jeff McNeil to third. Brett Baty out on a sacrifice fly

The Mets came into San Diego on a seven game win streak. Frankie Montas was getting the start for the Mets, and he was facing off against Dylan Cease for the Padres. The Mets were looking to extend their lead in first in the National League East, while the Padres were in the thick of the Wild Card race.

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets on Monday night and remained in the game. As the ball caromed into foul territory for a double,

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease was struck by a 99.6 mph come-backer and evaluated by trainers in a scary moment vs. the New York Mets.

Anthony Bender, 30, is on pace to have the best season in his four-year career. He's appeared in 45 games for the Marlins this season and has a 2-5 record, 1.83 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, three saves, and has struck out 35 batters in 44.1 innings pitched.