Mets Embrace Momentum, Twins Stumble into Citi Field

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The Mets have rediscovered their rhythm after a 12-game skid, fueled by Juan Soto’s return and a bullpen that finally held serve. Meanwhile, the Twins’ bats have sputtered to just 3 runs over their last two games, with Joe Ryan’s road woes—specifically his habit of surrendering early jacks—looming large. Ryan’s 3.29 ERA masks a troubling pattern: he’s allowed runs in all five innings of his first three starts, including a dinger on the road. Christian Scott’s season debut offers no certainty, but the Mets’ lineup, which slugged 19 extra-base hits in their last 10 games, should exploit Ryan’s inconsistencies. Take the Mets at -108; this isn’t a contrarian pick—it’s a math problem. The Twins’ struggles are too glaring, and the Mets’ recent spark, even if fleeting, gives them the edge in a must-win scenario.