New York Mets vs New York Yankees MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 18, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 18, 2025 ,

MLB New York Mets vs New York Yankees Prediction 5/18

The New York Mets will play against the New York Yankees on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The game will take place at Yankee Stadium. It is set to begin at 7:10 PM under the night sky.

Mets vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine 148. The Mets have a strong season record and excellent pitching stats. Their recent performance against the Yankees in spring training shows they can compete well.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-109). Both teams have solid pitching, with the Mets having the best ERA. This suggests a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The New York Mets have a strong home record this season with 17 wins and 5 losses.
  • The New York Yankees have a balanced road record with 12 wins and 10 losses.
  • In a recent game against the Yankees, Mets pitcher Griffin Canning allowed 2 home runs but still contributed to a win.
  • During a recent win against the Mariners, Yankees pitcher Will Warren struck out 9 batters over 5 innings.
  • In a game against the Cubs, the Mets hit 3 home runs, contributing to a 6-2 victory.

Mets vs Yankees Preview

The New York Mets will visit Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The game starts at 7:10 PM. The Mets will send David Peterson to the mound. Peterson has a 3.04 ERA over 44 1/3 innings this season. He has struck out 43 batters and walked 16.

The Yankees will counter with Max Fried. Fried has been strong this season with a 1.11 ERA over 56 2/3 innings. He has a perfect 6-0 record. Fried has 52 strikeouts and 13 walks. This game will be under the lights at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees’ Top Performers and Key Stats

Aaron Judge is leading the Yankees with strong numbers. He has a batting average of .402 and has hit 15 home runs. Judge is first in the league for runs and RBIs, with 42 runs and 41 RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt adds depth to the lineup. He has a batting average of .341 and has scored 28 runs. Goldschmidt also has 24 RBIs, placing him fourth in the league. Anthony Volpe is contributing as well. He has a batting average of .242 and has hit six home runs. Volpe has 25 RBIs, which ranks him third on the team.

Mets’ Key Players and Season Overview

Pete Alonso is a standout for the Mets this season. He has a batting average of .308 and leads the team with nine home runs. Alonso also has 37 RBIs, which is the highest on the team. Francisco Lindor is another key player for the Mets. He has a batting average of .290 and has hit nine home runs. Lindor has scored 29 runs, ranking him second on the team. Juan Soto is contributing with a batting average of .252. He has hit eight home runs and scored 33 runs. Soto’s 20 RBIs place him fourth on the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets are a solid pick for the Money Line at 148. Their season record of 29-17 shows consistency, especially at home with a 17-5 record. With a top-ranked ERA of 2.88, their pitching is a key factor in their success. David Peterson’s ERA of 3.04 and his ability to strike out batters make him a reliable starter.

The Under 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching strength. The Mets have allowed the fewest home runs in the league, with only 30. The Yankees also have strong pitching, with Max Fried holding an impressive 1.11 ERA. This suggests that runs will be limited, making a low-scoring game likely.

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