The set-up: The sub-way series was postponed a day due to inclement weather. Now the Mets and Yanks will play a double-header, with Zack Wheeler and Masahiro Tanaka getting the call in Game 1 and then Jason Vargas and James Paxton going in the second. This is a play on the "over" in Game 2. The Mets come into the day having won 12 of their last 20. The Yanks won't be lacking for motivation after going 2-5 in their last seven.

The pitchers: Vargas (2-3, 3.57 ERA) has been exceptional of late, but regression seems imminent in my opinion. Note as well that he's a terrible 0-7 with a 6.84 ERA in 11 appearances vs. the Yankees.

Paxton (3-2, 2.11) is making his third start since coming off the IL after missing three weeks with a knee injury.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but the Mets have seen the total soar over the number in three of four interleague games already, while the Yanks have seen the total eclipse the posted number in nine of its last 14 as a home favorite in the -125 to -175 range. All signs point to a slugfest in the night game.

NY Yankees/NY Mets OVER

10* play