The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the New York Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The game is set to begin at 7:10 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.

Pirates vs. Mets Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine: -249. The Mets have a strong home record and better overall performance this season. Kodai Senga’s impressive ERA and the Mets’ top-ranked pitching make them a solid choice.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-111). With Senga’s low ERA and the Mets’ strong pitching, the game might see fewer runs, making the under a good option.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a regular season record of 14-28, with a home record of 9-13.
• The New York Mets have a regular season record of 27-15, and they are 16-4 at home.
• In a recent spring training game, the Pirates lost to the Mets 4-3, with Paul Skenes pitching 6 innings and allowing 1 run.
• The Mets won a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs 6-2, hitting 3 home runs in that game.
• Francisco Lindor had a strong performance in a spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs.

Pirates vs Mets Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets will meet at Citi Field on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 PM. Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates, looking to improve his record. Keller has started 8 games this season with a 1-4 record and a 4.40 ERA.

Kodai Senga will be pitching for the Mets. Senga has had a strong season with a 4-2 record and an impressive 1.16 ERA over 7 starts. This game will be an opportunity for the Pirates to challenge Senga’s pitching. Fans can look forward to seeing how these two pitchers perform under the lights.

New York Mets: Power at the Plate and on the Mound

Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a .318 batting average. He has hit nine home runs, which is the most in the league. Alonso also leads the league with 36 RBIs.

Francisco Lindor is another key player for the Mets. He has a batting average of .304 and has also hit nine home runs. Lindor’s 26 RBIs rank second in the league.

Kodai Senga is the Mets’ starting pitcher with a record of 4-2. He has an impressive ERA of 1.16. Senga has 35 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings pitched.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Battling with Bats and Arms

The Pirates have some strong hitters to watch. Oneil Cruz leads with eight home runs and 23 runs. Cruz is day-to-day with a back issue, which might affect his play. Bryan Reynolds adds power with five home runs. He leads the team with 20 RBIs. His batting average is .204, which he hopes to improve. Andrew McCutchen contributes with a .254 batting average. He has three home runs and 14 RBIs. McCutchen’s experience helps the Pirates on the field.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets are a strong pick for the money line at -249. Their home record of 16-4 is impressive, and they have a better overall season record at 27-15. Kodai Senga’s ERA of 1.16 adds confidence, as the Mets’ pitching ranks first in the league with a 2.85 ERA.

The under 7.5 runs is a solid choice due to the Mets’ strong pitching and Senga’s low ERA. The Pirates have struggled offensively, with a batting average of .220, ranking 24th in the league. With the Pirates’ top hitter, Oneil Cruz, possibly out, runs might be limited in this game.

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