Ah, gather around sports aficionados, today we have the New York Mets clashing horns with their fishy friends, no pun intended, the Miami Marlins, at the loanDepot Park in sunny Miami.

Right off the bat, no pun intended again, we’ve got David Peterson taking the mound for the Mets. Peterson’s last season was nothing short of electric with a 2.970 ERA and a decent 7.7 K/9 over 21 appearances. Although he didn't quite maintain that spark in the playoffs, you can't ignore that kind of regular season performance.

On the opposite side, we’ve got Cal, or as I like to hilariously call him, Calamity Quantrill pitching for the Marlins. He turned in what can politely be called a lackluster performance last season with a lofty 5.079 ERA and a modest 6.8 K/9 over 29 appearances.

When it comes to batting, top men for the Mets include the firecracker Juan Soto and steady Eddie, Luis Torrens. However, it wouldn't be fair if we didn't give a nod to the Marlins' front liners, namely the dynamo Dane Myers and speedy Otto Lopez.

Accompanied by the echoes of their past skirmishes, the two have had relatively neck-and-neck encounters before. But thumbing through the leaves of the recent past, we find the Marlins with a positive 3-1 record in contrast to the Mets dragging their feet a bit with a 1-2 record this season.

That said, the loanDepot Park in Miami tends to favor those with an affinity for keeping the ball in the park, which might just amplify Peterson’s comfort on the mound. Quantrill might not have that same advantage here, but hey, who knows? Maybe he enjoys a good challenge.

Analyzing all these delicious facts and stats, there's one clear bet here. So, without further ado...

Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 2