1* free play on the NYM....

The New York Mets came up just short in a 4-3 loss to defending World Series champions Kansas City on Opening Day, but I like their chances of getting one back here in Game 2. The Mets should have a pitching mismatch in their favor with Noah Syndergaard starting opposite Chris Young. My money is on the Mets.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The veteran Young did not pitch that well in Kansas City last year, posting better numbers on the road. His day/night splits also suggest he's a better pitcher under the lights, and his numbers in Spring Training suggest his age of 36 is starting to catch up with him. Syndergaard cruised through Spring Training, posting a 2.61 ERA and striking out 20 in just over 20 innings.

2. Road Warriors - winning on the road has been no problem for the Mets, who are 23-9 in their last 32 road games. They've also won four of their last five versus a right-handed starter.
3. X-Factor - Chris Young is 0-1 with a 6.05 ERA in four career starts versus his former club (NYM).

Selection: This is a play on the New York Mets (Free)