New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 5/9

MLB game preview

The New York Mets will play against the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7:15 PM and will be broadcasted on FOX.

The Mets have a record of 14-23 and are ranked 5th in the NL East. They have lost their last game and are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Diamondbacks have a record of 17-19 and stand 3rd in the NL West. They are currently on a two-game losing streak and have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 10-5 victory against the Colorado Rockies on May 6th. However, they lost 6-2 to the Rockies on May 7th. In the game on May 4th, they won 4-2, showing their ability to bounce back.

The team’s batting performance this season ranks them 17th in batting average and 20th in on-base percentage. Marcus Semien and Juan Soto have been key players. Semien had a standout game on May 6th with a home run and four hits. Soto has maintained a strong presence with a .296 average.

On the pitching side, Clay Holmes stands out with a 1.69 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season. The team’s pitching ranks 14th in ERA, indicating solid performance on the mound. Their ability to limit home runs has been a strength, with only 33 given up, ranking 5th 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: Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline -121, Diamondbacks Moneyline +100

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently experienced a series of mixed outcomes in their games. On May 5th, they had a big win against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 9-0 score. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven strong innings, allowing only two hits and no runs. Ketel Marte contributed with two runs and two RBIs.

In contrast, the Diamondbacks lost their following two games against the Pirates. They were defeated 1-0 on May 6th and 4-2 on May 7th. Michael Soroka pitched well on May 6th, giving up just one earned run over six and one-third innings. However, the team’s offense struggled with only two hits.

For the season, the Diamondbacks have a batting average of .242, placing them 10th in the league. Their slugging percentage is .402, ranking 8th. Pitching has been a challenge, with a team ERA of 4.87, ranking 29th. Merrill Kelly, with a 9.95 ERA, will start the next game against the New York Mets.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored to win the game with a moneyline of -121. The Diamondbacks have a moneyline of +100. The Mets have a better pitching rank with an ERA of 4.01, compared to the Diamondbacks’ 4.87. This gives the Mets an edge on the mound, making them the pick to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Mets have a strong pitching lineup, ranking 8th in batting average against. The Diamondbacks’ pitching struggles, but their offense ranks higher in key categories like slugging. With these factors, the projected score is Mets 5, Diamondbacks 4, suggesting a play on the over.