The New York Mets will visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025. The game is set to begin at 7:05 PM under the lights. Fans can expect an exciting night as these two teams meet on the field.

Mets vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine 118. The Mets have a strong season record and lead the league in ERA, making them a solid underdog pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-113). Both teams have strong pitching, with the Mets having the best ERA, which suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The New York Mets have a strong home record of 17-5 this season.
• The New York Yankees have a balanced road performance with a 12-10 record.
• In a recent game against the Seattle Mariners, Yankees pitcher Will Warren struck out 9 batters in 5 innings.
• During a game against the Chicago Cubs, the Mets hit 4 home runs.
• Aaron Judge of the Yankees hit 2 home runs in a game against the Athletics.

Mets vs Yankees Preview

The Mets will send Tylor Megill to the mound. Megill has a record of 3-3 in eight starts. He has pitched 40 2/3 innings with an ERA of 3.10. His WHIP is 1.25, and he has struck out 52 batters with 17 walks.

The Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodón. Rodón has a 4-3 record in nine starts this season. He has pitched 54 2/3 innings, posting an ERA of 3.29. His WHIP is .97, and he has 67 strikeouts with 20 walks. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to victory under the lights at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Ready for Action

The New York Yankees have strong hitters leading their lineup. Aaron Judge stands out with a .412 batting average and 15 home runs. He also leads the league in runs and RBIs with 40 and 41, respectively. Paul Goldschmidt adds depth to the Yankees’ batting order. He has a .346 batting average with 5 home runs. Goldschmidt has scored 27 runs and driven in 22 RBIs. Anthony Volpe contributes with a .240 batting average and 6 home runs. He has scored 23 runs and driven in 24 RBIs. Volpe’s performance adds balance to the Yankees’ lineup.

New York Mets: Power and Precision

Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a strong batting average of .311. He has hit 9 home runs and driven in 36 RBIs. Alonso’s on-base percentage is .421, showing his ability to get on base. Francisco Lindor is another key player for the Mets. His batting average stands at .297 with 9 home runs. Lindor also has an on-base percentage of .364 and has driven in 26 RBIs. Juan Soto adds depth to the Mets’ lineup with a batting average of .255. He has hit 8 home runs and scored 31 runs. Soto’s on-base percentage is .380, contributing to the team’s offense.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets are a good pick for the money line at 118. Their strong season record of 28-16 shows they can win games. They also have the best ERA in the league at 2.84, which means their pitching is solid.

The under 9.0 is a smart choice due to both teams’ pitching strengths. The Mets’ ERA and the Yankees’ .209 batting average against suggest fewer runs. With both teams having strong pitchers, a lower-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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