The New York Mets will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in their home opener on Friday. Tylor Megill (1-0, 1.80 ERA) is slated to get the start for the Mets, who split their first six games of the campaign. Kevin Gausman (1-0, 3.00 ERA) gets the nod for the Blue Jays, who stand at 5-2 after a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals. The Mets are a -140 favorite over the Blue Jays at the time of writing. Exclusive Bet365 bonus code NYPBET Take advantage of this Bet365 bonus code NYPBET and get a $150 bonus for Friday’s game in Queens. Blue Jays vs. Mets betting preview Nobody is going to draw many conclusions from the first six or seven games of an MLB season, but the early returns for Toronto’s offense are promising. The Blue Jays rank fifth in the Majors with a 135 wRC+ and ninth with a .344 wOBA. Andres Gimenez, George Springer, and Taylor Heineman are all off to strong starts and sport an OPS of over 1.000. The Mets’ offense will likely trend up more and more as the season progresses, but runs haven’t come easy for them through six games. The Amazin’s did score 18 runs against Miami in their most recent three-game set, but 10 of those runs came in one game, and three more were added in extra innings on Wednesday. Blue Jays vs. Mets pick Gausman is coming off a mediocre 2024 campaign, but one thing that the veteran hurler does well is suppress home runs. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting Read about the Best Baseball Betting Sites Learn all about How to Bet on Baseball The right-hander has averaged 0.91 homers per 9 innings pitched since 2021, which is notable for Friday’s start against a Mets lineup that features plenty of pop. Megill’s first start was encouraging, and I like his chances of containing a Blue Jays offense that may be a bit overrated right now, thanks to contributions from unlikely sources. The conditions on Friday should be cool and damp, which also helps push us towards the under. The Pick: Under 7.5 runs (-105, bet365) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. New customers only, 21+ (18+ in KY). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, CO, NJ, IA, KY, IN, LA, NC, VA, OH only. Bet $5 and Get $150 in Bonus Bets at bet365. Registration required. A deposit (minimum $10) is required to participate in this offer. You must claim the offer via the bet365 app, within 30 days of registering your account. Once released, your Bonus Bets will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable.T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.