Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/9

MLB game preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the New York Mets in an MLB regular season game. The game is set for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:10 PM at Citi Field in New York. The Diamondbacks come in with a record of 6-6, while the Mets hold a 7-5 record.

Eduardo Rodriguez will pitch for the Diamondbacks. He has a 0.00 ERA this season. Nolan McLean will start for the Mets. He has a 2.61 ERA and 12 strikeouts. The weather forecast suggests a cool day with a light breeze and a few clouds.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had an eventful stretch in their recent games. They recently won against the New York Mets, 7-2, where Ryne Nelson pitched 5 2/3 innings with one earned run. Corbin Carroll led the offense with three hits, including two doubles and a triple.

In their last game against the Mets, the Diamondbacks lost 4-3. Zac Gallen pitched five innings, giving up one earned run and four walks. Gabriel Moreno contributed with two hits, and Adrian Del Castillo had two RBIs.

Earlier in the series against the Atlanta Braves, the Diamondbacks won 6-5. Corbin Carroll again stood out with three hits and one RBI. Brandon Pfaadt started, allowing three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings.

Diamondbacks vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Diamondbacks Moneyline +135, Mets Moneyline -161

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Diamondbacks 7-2 on April 8th, despite eight hits. David Peterson, the starting pitcher, gave up five earned runs in five innings.

On April 7th, the Mets managed a close 4-3 win against the Diamondbacks. Francisco Lindor scored two runs, and Freddy Peralta struck out five in just under five innings. The team had eight hits in this game as well.

In a strong showing against the Giants on April 4th, the Mets won 9-0. Clay Holmes pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits. Tyrone Taylor was a key hitter with a home run and four RBIs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored to win with a moneyline of -161, while the Diamondbacks are at +135. The Mets have a strong pitching record with an ERA of 2.90, ranking 4th. This gives them an edge over the Diamondbacks, who have a higher ERA of 4.15. The projected score is Mets 4, Diamondbacks 3. The recommendation is to pick the Mets to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 7.0, with the over at -111 and the under at -109. The Mets’ strong pitching and the Diamondbacks’ struggles at the plate, with a batting average ranking 17th, suggest a low-scoring game. The projected total score is 7 runs. The recommendation is to go with the under.