The set-up: These teams each had Thursday night off. I think though that Jacob deGrom is well worth the price of admission at home in this matchup. The Rays turn to Ryne Stanek.

The pitchers: Stanek is so far 1-2 with a 1.98 ERA. Stanek has a 0.85 WHIP and 22 strikeouts over 17.2 frames, but he's only expected to see a maximum of two innings as a starter in this one. Stanek hasn't worked more than two innings in any appearance this season.

deGrom is so far 5-4 with a 1.84 ERA. He most recently allowed three runs off six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out eight in an unfortunate loss to the Marlins on Saturday. deGrom has now posted nine straight quality efforts and he has to be feeling confident that he can bounce back here, as note that he owns a tiny 1.90 ERA at home and is 3-2 with a 1.81 ERA in all "night" games.

The pick: Stanek's inability to go deep into this one puts added pressure on the Rays bullpen. I think deGrom will go deep and the Mets will finally give their ace the support he deserves. Lay the price, play on New York.