Padres Preview: San Diego Padres host New York Mets in thrilling game

The San Diego Padres are set to face off against the New York Mets this Saturday night at 8:40 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to solidify their playoff positions as the regular season winds down.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Padres -152, Mets +127; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

The Padres, with a record of 73-57, currently sit third in the NL West and have a solid home record of 36-31. They have performed well in games where they haven't allowed a home run, boasting a 30-17 record in those matchups.

On the other hand, the Mets are third in the NL East with a 67-62 record and have a slightly better road record at 32-29. They lead the National League with 162 home runs this season, averaging 1.3 homers per game.

This matchup marks the sixth meeting between these two teams this season, with the Mets leading the series 4-1.

Key players to watch include Jurickson Profar for the Padres, who has 20 home runs and 77 RBIs this season. David Peralta has also been hot lately, going 13-for-34 with two home runs in his last ten games.

For the Mets, Francisco Lindor leads the team with a .268 batting average and has contributed 25 home runs and 73 RBIs. Mark Vientos has also been productive, hitting three home runs and driving in ten runs over his last ten games.

In terms of recent performance, both teams are 6-4 in their last ten games. The Padres have a batting average of .276 and a 4.09 ERA, while the Mets have a .255 batting average and a 3.64 ERA.

Injury updates reveal that the Padres are missing several key players, including Yu Darvish and Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Mets are also dealing with injuries, with Kodai Senga and Drew Smith on the 60-day IL.

As both teams gear up for this crucial game, fans can expect an exciting matchup filled with playoff implications.