Athletics vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/12

MLB game preview

The None Athletics will visit the New York Mets for a regular-season MLB game. The Athletics hold a 7-7 record, sitting second in their division, and are on a four-game win streak. Meanwhile, the Mets are 7-8, in fourth place in the NL East, and have lost their last four games. The game will be played at Citi Field in New York on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 1:40 PM.

Weather conditions at Citi Field are expected to be clear with a light breeze, making for a cool day of baseball. The Athletics will send Aaron Civale to the mound, who has a 1-0 record and a 2.70 ERA this season. The Mets will counter with Freddy Peralta, who also holds a 1-0 record but with a 4.80 ERA. The game will be televised on SNY.

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics have had a strong start to their current road trip. They have won four of their last five games. This includes a recent 11-6 win against the Mets where they hit three home runs.

Tyler Soderstrom has been a key player for the Athletics. In the win against the Mets, he hit two home runs and had five RBIs. Max Muncy has also been consistent, maintaining a .321 batting average this season.

Aaron Civale is the probable starting pitcher for their next game. He holds a 1-0 record with a 2.70 ERA this season. His last outing was against the Yankees, where he allowed one earned run over five innings.

Athletics vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: None Athletics vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Athletics Moneyline +145, Mets Moneyline -173, Athletics Runline +1.5 (-147), Mets Runline -1.5 (+122), Total Over 8.0 (-105), Total Under 8.0 (-115)

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have had a challenging stretch at home. They recently lost a five-game series against the Athletics and Diamondbacks. Despite the setbacks, they have shown some power at the plate with home runs from key players like Francisco Alvarez and Bo Bichette.

Francisco Alvarez is a standout hitter for the Mets. He has a .300 batting average and leads the team with four home runs. Alvarez’s performance is crucial for the team’s offense as they look to rebound in upcoming games.

Freddy Peralta is set to pitch for the Mets against the Athletics. Peralta has a record of 1-0 with a 4.80 ERA this season. His ability to strike out batters will be essential in trying to secure a win for the Mets at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored to win with a moneyline of -173. Their pitching has a better ERA at 3.76, ranked 13th, compared to the Athletics’ 4.50, ranked 24th. With a stronger pitching staff and home advantage, the Mets are the pick to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Athletics’ pitching staff has struggled, while the Mets have given up fewer home runs. The projected score is Mets 5, Athletics 3, suggesting the total will stay under 8.0. Therefore, the under is the recommended pick.