The set-up: Zack Wheeler appears as if he'll be staying with the Mets and he returns from the IL refreshed and ready to go on Friday night. I think he'll have more than enough in the tank to take care of the Pirates' Dario Agrazal. Pittsburgh comes in having lost five straight, while the Mets just took two of three from the Padres, including a 4-0 win on Thursday afternoon at home.

The pitchers: Agrazal (2-0, 2.25 ERA) gave up one run over six frames in a no-decision to the Phillies in his last start. The sample size is simply too small in my opinion and I believe he's in "over his head" in this difficult road venue.

Wheeler (6-6, 4.69) is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in three starts vs. the Pirates.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Pittsburgh is a terrible 10-15 this year as a road underdog in the +100 to +150 range, while New York is 11-6 in its last 17 as a home favorite in the -125 to -175 range. Lay the price with confidence.

9* COACH'S CLINIC on Mets.