Mets vs. Rangers: Game 2 prediction, lineup, odds, injuries, and picks

The New York Mets will look to snap their seven-game losing streak when they face the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Citi Field. The Rangers won Friday's game 8-3, on the back of a strong outing from Jacob deGrom and six runs in the first inning off Jonah Tung.

Texas will send Patrick Corbin on the mound. The left-hander is 7-9 with a 4.36 ERA this season. Meanwhile, the Mets will have Brandon Sproat on the hill.

Mets vs. Rangers: Game 2 Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets -160 to -165.

Run Line: Mets −1.5

Over/Under (Total Runs): Around 8.5.

Mets vs. Rangers: Game 2 Injury report

Mets

Tyrone Taylor, Strained hamstring, 10-Day IL, No timetable for return
Luis Torrens, Forearm contusion, 10-Day IL, No timetable for return
Drew Smith, Tommy John surgery (internal brace), 60-Day IL, No timetable for return
Christian Scott, Tommy John surgery (internal brace), 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Nick Madrigal, Fractured shoulder (non-throwing), 60-Day IL, Questionable for 2025 season
Danny Young, Tommy John surgery, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
A.J. Minter, Lat surgery, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Tylor Megill, Sprained elbow, 60-Day IL, No timetable for return
Griffin Canning, Ruptured Achilles' tendon, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Max Kranick, Flexor tendon surgery, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Dedniel Núñez, Tommy John surgery, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Jesse Winker, Back inflammation, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Frankie Montas, Elbow surgery, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season

Expected lineup

SS F. Lindor S
RF Juan Soto L
1B Pete Alonso R
3B Mark Vientos R
LF B. Nimmo L
DH S. Marte R
C F. Alvarez R
2B Jeff McNeil L
CF Jose Siri R

Rangers

Sam Haggerty, Ankle inflammation, 10-Day IL, Rehab assignment (9/12)
Marcus Semien, Fractured foot (third metatarsal) / lisfranc sprain, 10-Day IL, Out 4-6 weeks
Corey Seager, Appendectomy, 10-Day IL, No timetable for return
Adolis García, Strained quad, 10-Day IL, No timetable for return
Nathan Eovaldi, Strained shoulder (rotator cuff), 15-Day IL, Questionable for 2025 season
Danny Coulombe, Shoulder fatigue, 15-Day IL, Rehab assignment (9/12)
Josh Sborz, Shoulder surgery (debridement procedure), 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Tyler Mahle, Strained shoulder (rotator cuff), 60-Day IL, Rehab assignment (9/2)
Cody Bradford, Elbow surgery (internal brace), 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Jon Gray, Thoracic outlet syndrome, 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season
Evan Carter, Fractured wrist (right), 60-Day IL, Out for 2025 season

Expected lineup

SS Josh Smith L
LF W. Langford R
DH Joc Pederson L
1B Jake Burger R
3B Josh Jung R
C K. Higashioka R
RF A. Osuna L
2B Cody Freeman R
CF M. Helman R

Mets vs. Rangers: Game 2 Prediction & Picks

The Mets have been losing for far too long. The offense will come together at some time and Rangers ace Patrick Corbin may suffer the brunt of it. Expect the Mets to win a tight game here.

Score Prediction: Mets win 5-3

Best Picks

Under 8.5 runs
Run line: Mets -1.5

About the author

Krutik Jain is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. It was in 2018 when the baseball bug bit Krutik, and already a cricket fan, he credits baseball's rules and Clayton Kershaw's pitching to have hooked him to the game.

A Kershaw and Mookie Betts fan, Krutik rates his favorite team LA Dodgers triumphing over Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series as his best baseball moment so far. His answer to the perennial "one player from the past you could meet" question is Jackie Robinson. Despite never having seen him play, Robinson's impact, legacy and trail-blazing journey have left an indelible impact on Krutik.

A rigorous fact-checker, Krutik likes reporting on the technical aspects of the game as well as off-field elements. When not watching baseball, Krutik is busy playing cricket, staying up to date with the happenings around the world and hiking.

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