The Yankees and Mets will battle for New York bragging rights when they meet for a three-game series at Citi Field beginning on Friday

The New York Yankees (48-39) and New York Mets (50-38) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Citi Field in Flushing, New York, is set for 3:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

It's no secret that the New York Mets will likely be looking into adding at least one starting pitcher before the July 31 trade deadline. This comes after New

That the Mets are asking this much out of their leverage relievers, each in back-to-back appearances no less, in early July spells out what has become clearer and clearer this past week. The Mets cannot afford to wait until the trade deadline to make a move.