The New York Mets (59-44) and the San Francisco Giants (54-59) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Friday and Saturday's games will air on NBC Bay Area, channel 11, cable 3. On Friday, coverage starts at 7 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Coverage of Saturday's game starts at 6 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m. For more Giants coverage, visit nbcbayarea.com/giants.

Taylor Ward has been one of the most underrated hitters in baseball over the last couple of years. He’s already posted 1.9 fWAR in 2025 and fills the team’s biggest offensive need at the deadline. While it’s unclear what the Angels will be doing, they could get a solid haul for the 31-year-old, who isn’t a free agent until 2027.