Mets vs. Pirates odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, Aug. 7, from proven model
SportsLine's projection model, which entered Week 20 of the MLB season on a 42-29 run, has locked in its MLB predictions for the New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday
The New York Mets arrive at PNC Park on a three-game winning streak after sweeping the Cleveland Guardians, but they will be without star outfielder Juan Soto, who is sidelined with a calf injury. Rookie left-hander Zac Thornton gets the start for New York despite allowing seven earned runs over his last five outings. The Mets (50-66) are 25-32 on the road this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates (57-60) counter with Carmen Mlodzinski (4-3, 3.76 ERA), who will make a spot start with Mitch Keller on the injured list.
