New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/8

MLB game preview

The New York Mets will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB regular season game. The Mets have a record of 14-23 and are ranked 5th in their division. They come into this game with a recent loss.

The Diamondbacks hold a 17-19 record, placing them 3rd in their division. They have lost their last two games. The game will be held at Chase Field in Phoenix, with a retractable roof, on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:40 PM. The game will be broadcasted on KTVK.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have seen mixed results in their recent games. They managed a strong win against the Colorado Rockies on May 6th with a score of 10-5. Marcus Semien and Juan Soto both hit home runs in that game, showing their power at the plate.

Pitching has been a key part of the Mets’ performance. Nolan McLean will start in the next game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. McLean has a solid ERA of 2.97 and has struck out 51 batters this season.

The Mets’ batting lineup features players like Juan Soto and Francisco Alvarez. Soto has a batting average of .296, while Alvarez is hitting .243 with four home runs. The team will look to improve their batting average, which currently ranks 22nd in the league.

Mets vs Diamondbacks Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Venue: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
  • Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline -142, Diamondbacks Moneyline +118, Mets Runline -1.5 (+116), Diamondbacks Runline +1.5 (-139), Total Over 8.5 (-109), Total Under 8.5 (-112)

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for their next game after a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In their most recent game, they lost 4-2 at home. Zac Gallen pitched for six innings, allowing four earned runs and two home runs.

At the plate, the Diamondbacks have a batting average of .242, which is 13th in the league. They are ranked 7th in slugging percentage with .402. The team has hit 35 home runs this season, placing them 15th overall.

Ildemaro Vargas leads the team with a .360 batting average and six home runs. Nolan Arenado and Ketel Marte have both hit five home runs each. Ryne Nelson will be the starting pitcher for the upcoming game against the New York Mets, holding a 1-3 record with a 6.61 ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored on the moneyline at -142 against the Diamondbacks, who are at +118. The Mets have a better pitching rank with a 4.01 ERA, compared to the Diamondbacks’ 4.87 ERA. Considering the Mets’ stronger pitching and the Diamondbacks’ weaker batting average, the recommendation is to pick the Mets to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. The Mets have given up fewer home runs, ranking 5th in that category. The Diamondbacks have a lower slugging percentage, suggesting a lower scoring game. The projected score leans towards a total under 8.5 runs.