Game: San Diego Padres at New York Mets
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 7:10 PM EST
Venue: Citi Field, New York
TV: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
The San Diego Padres travel to Citi Field to take on the New York Mets in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Mets enter the contest as slight home favorites, looking to build on recent offensive success, while the Padres aim to pull off a road upset behind a pitcher enjoying a solid season.
The Matchup
- Starting Pitchers: Nick Pivetta (RHP) for the Padres vs. David Peterson (LHP) for the Mets
- Moneyline Odds: Padres +104 | Mets -126
San Diego Padres Outlook
The Padres come into New York as slight underdogs but have a key factor in their favor on the mound. Right-hander Nick Pivetta has been having a “strong 2025 season” as a starter for San Diego, according to a recent analysis (Pick Dawgz). His performance will be critical if the Padres hope to silence the Mets’ bats and secure a victory on the road. For the most current roster status, the team’s official injury report pages on MLB.com and ESPN provide the latest updates.
New York Mets Outlook
The Mets, favored by the oddsmakers at home, are looking to string together wins as the season progresses. Their offense is coming off a game where they “exploded in the first inning,” showing the lineup is capable of putting up runs in a hurry (Pick Dawgz).
They will send left-hander David Peterson to the mound to face the Padres. The Mets’ pitching staff has been a storyline throughout the 2025 campaign, with reports from earlier in the summer noting the team was “down multiple arms” (Atlanta News First). Securing a quality start from Peterson will be key to capitalizing on their home-field advantage. For the latest on the team’s health, the Mets maintain updated injury lists on MLB.com and other sports outlets.
Prediction
This game presents a classic conflict: a team with a hot offense against a pitcher having a strong season. The Mets (-126) are the logical favorites at home, especially if their bats stay potent. However, Nick Pivetta’s success this season for the Padres (+104) makes them a very live underdog.
While an upset is possible, the Mets have the edge playing at Citi Field. Expect a competitive game, with one analysis even suggesting a “No Run First Inning” (NRFI) is a strong possibility, indicating both pitchers could start sharp. In a potentially close contest, we’ll give the slight edge to the home team.
Prediction: New York Mets 4, San Diego Padres 3
Sources:
San Diego Padres Injury Status – ESPN
Padres injuries and roster moves
San Diego Padres Injury Status – ESPN (PH)
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