Baseball is officially back! With Opening Day just hours away, it’s time to look at the betting market in regards to the New York Mets. Where can we find good value? Which players could be in contention for awards come the end of the season? Let’s take a deeper look!

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World Series

New York Mets (+1100): The Mets have the fourth shortest odds to win the World Series, with the Los Angeles Dodgers (+240), the Atlanta Braves (+850), the New York Yankees (+900,) and the Philadelphia Phillies (+1000) being favored ahead of them. That is a solid value, all things considered. The Mets have a lineup capable of competing for the World Series. If some of the pieces in the rotation can develop, especially someone like Clay Holmes, the conversation certainly changes. This is definitely a bet worth looking at.

National League MVP

Juan Soto (+550), Francisco Lindor (+2200), Pete Alonso (+5500) & Mark Vientos (+12000): For the first time, maybe ever, the Mets have two legitimate MVP candidates on their roster. Juan Soto has accomplished just about everything in this sport. One of the few things alluding him is this award. Soto has two top-three finishes for the MVP, including last year. At some point, he is going to get over the line. If it weren’t for a slow start in 2024, Francisco Lindor might have beaten Shohei Ohtani to the award. Now entering his fifth season in Queens, the shortstop is right in the prime of his career. Lindor is certainly in the mix here. Pete Alonso is an interesting name here. If he can rediscover the power he showed early in his career, the first baseman may be worth a sprinkle.

National League Cy Young

Kodai Senga (+5000), Clay Holmes (+8000), Sean Manaea (+12000) & David Peterson (+25000): The Cy Young is an award that is going to be difficult to call. That being said, it is hard to envision any Mets being in legitimate contention. If someone like Kodai Senga wasn’t coming off a season where he missed so much time, my answer might have been different. The Mets should and probably will be careful with him. Clay Holmes had an unbelievable spring, but this is the first time he has been part of a rotation. Tough to call how that will go. Sean Manaea could be one to watch, despite being hurt to start the year. Regardless, I’d personally stay away.

National League Rookie of the Year

Luisangel Acuña (+3000) & Ronny Mauricio (+7000): Luisangel Acuña was far from a guarantee to make the Mets’ Opening Day roster. He made it, but a quick start to the season will significantly impact whether or not he returns to Triple-A Syracuse once Jeff McNeil returns from injury. At this stage of his career, Acuña needs everyday at-bats. Unless a few injuries occur in the middle infield, it’s hard to see him getting those reps in the big leagues. Ronny Mauricio could be a factor come the second half of the season, but he missed all of last year through injury. Acuña may be worth a sprinkle but nothing more than that.

Other Miscellaneous Bets

Pete Alonso to Hit 40 Home Runs (+164): It has been well documented that Alonso has not been up to his offensive standard over the last two years. But his play in the postseason, highlighted by his go-ahead home run in Game 3 of the Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers, shows what he is still capable of. That, plus the addition of Soto, will give him plenty of opportunities to hit and hit with power. I think Alonso is set to have one of his best seasons yet. I absolutely love this bet.

Juan Soto to Hit 40 Home Runs (+200): Soto in between Lindor and Alonso is a dangerous proposition. Not having the short porch at Yankee Stadium will play somewhat of a factor, but a player of his caliber will be more than fine. Soto hit a career-high 41 home runs in 2024. Now entering his age 26 season, I think we are set to see another sensational season from him. Soto and Alonso are going to lead the charge in the power department. I really like this bet as well.