New York Mets vs New York Yankees MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 17, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 17, 2025 ,

MLB New York Mets vs New York Yankees Prediction 5/17

The New York Mets will take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The game is set to start at 1:05 PM. Fans can look forward to a night game between these two teams.

Mets vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine: 109. The Mets have a strong record and Griffin Canning’s impressive ERA of 2.36 gives them a good chance to win.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-108). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Mets have the best ERA in the league, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The New York Mets have a strong home record this season with 17 wins and 5 losses.
  • The New York Yankees have won 12 games and lost 10 on the road this season.
  • In their recent game against the Yankees, the Mets had 3 extra base hits compared to the Yankees’ 1.
  • Brandon Nimmo hit a home run for the Mets in their 6-2 win against the Chicago Cubs on May 11th, 2025.
  • Aaron Judge had 4 hits and 2 RBIs in the Yankees’ 12-2 win over the Athletics on May 11th, 2025.

Mets vs Yankees Preview

The New York Mets and New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium for an exciting night game on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Mets will rely on Griffin Canning to lead their pitching. Canning has a strong season record with 5 wins and 1 loss. His ERA is 2.36, and he has 42 strikeouts over 42 innings.

The Yankees will counter with Clarke Schmidt on the mound. Schmidt has pitched in 5 games this season, with 1 win and 1 loss. His ERA stands at 4.72, and he has 25 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings. Fans can expect a competitive game with these two pitchers.

Yankees Power at the Plate

The New York Yankees’ lineup is led by Aaron Judge. Judge has a batting average of .414 and has hit 15 home runs. He leads the league in runs with 42 and RBI with 41. Paul Goldschmidt adds strength to the Yankees’ offense. Goldschmidt has a batting average of .349 and has scored 28 runs. He is also fourth in the league with 24 RBI. Anthony Volpe contributes to the team’s success. Volpe has a batting average of .236 and has hit 6 home runs. He is third on the team with 25 RBI this season.

Mets’ Balanced Attack and Strong Pitching

Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a batting average of .303. He has hit 9 home runs and has 36 RBI. Alonso’s on-base percentage is .412, and he has scored 28 runs. Francisco Lindor contributes with a .294 batting average. Lindor has also hit 9 home runs and driven in 27 RBI. He shares the team lead in runs with Alonso at 28. Juan Soto adds depth to the lineup with a .252 average. Soto has hit 8 home runs and scored 32 runs. His on-base percentage is .386, which helps set up scoring chances.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets have a strong MoneyLine pick at 109. Their record of 28-17, with a 17-5 home record, shows they perform well. Griffin Canning’s ERA of 2.36 adds confidence to this pick. His pitching has been effective, making it hard for opponents to score.

The under 9.5 pick is also solid. The Mets have the best ERA in the league at 2.89, indicating strong pitching. Their ability to limit home runs, with only 28 allowed, supports a lower-scoring game. Both teams have solid pitching, which suggests fewer runs will be scored.

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

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