Opening Day Showdown: Mets Host Red-Hot Blue Jays at Citi Field

It’s Friday, April 4, and Opening Day at Citi Field is finally here as the New York Mets (3-3) host the Toronto Blue Jays (5-2) for the first game of their weekend series.

Toronto sends veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound, while New York counters with Tylor Megill.

The Mets are coming off a thrilling 11-inning win over the Marlins on Wednesday, where Pete Alonso led the way with three hits and four RBIs. The victory snapped a brief skid and gave New York some momentum heading into their home opener.

The Blue Jays, meanwhile, roll into town on a high note after sweeping the Washington Nationals. George Springer homered again to continue his red-hot start (.429 batting average), and the Jays doubled up the Nats in the series finale, 4-2.

We’ve got everything you need to know ahead of today’s matchup — from how to watch, latest odds, pitching previews, key stats, and our expert predictions.

Game Info:

• Matchup: Blue Jays at Mets

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025

• Time: 3:10 PM ET

• Location: Citi Field, New York

• Broadcast: SportsNet Now, SNY

Starting Pitchers:

• Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (1-0, 3.00 ERA)

  • Last start: March 28 vs. Orioles – 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K

• Mets: Tylor Megill (1-0, 1.80 ERA)

  • Last start: March 28 at Astros – 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K

Betting Odds (as of Friday):

• Moneyline: Mets -140, Blue Jays +120

• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+155)

• Total Runs: 7.5

Recent Trends:

• Toronto is 5-2 against the spread this season

• New York holds a 3-3 record against the spread

• Mets team ERA: 2.38

• Blue Jays team ERA: 4.43

• Mets team batting average: .188

• Blue Jays team batting average: .288

Expert Prediction:

Our model favors the Mets -1.5 against the spread and expects the total runs to go over 7.5. No clear recommendation on the moneyline due to the tight matchup.

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