New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/23

MLB game preview

The New York Mets will visit the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park for a regular-season MLB game. The Mets hold a record of 22-29 and are ranked fifth in the NL East. They recently lost their last game but have won six of their last ten games.

The Miami Marlins have a record of 23-29 and are ranked fourth in the NL East. The team secured a win in their last outing but has only won four of their last ten games. Freddy Peralta is set to pitch for the Mets, while Max Meyer will take the mound for the Marlins.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have had mixed results in recent games. They lost 2-1 to the Miami Marlins with only three hits. Juan Soto was the standout with a home run, but the team struggled to get on base.

In a tight 2-1 win against the Washington Nationals, the Mets managed six hits. Bo Bichette drove in two runs, helping secure the victory. David Peterson pitched five innings, allowing just one earned run.

Offensively, the Mets have a batting average of .230 this season. Their slugging percentage is .356, placing them 22nd in the league. Juan Soto is leading the lineup with a .301 average and ten home runs.

Mets vs Marlins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
  • Venue: loanDepot Park in Miami, FL
  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline -106, Marlins Moneyline -114

Miami Marlins Team Preview

The Miami Marlins have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the New York Mets on May 22nd with a 2-1 score. Eury Pérez pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing only one earned run and striking out five batters.

In their game against the Atlanta Braves on May 21st, the Marlins faced a 9-3 loss. Sandy Alcantara allowed six earned runs over six innings. Despite the loss, Kyle Stowers hit two home runs, contributing to the Marlins’ offensive efforts.

The Marlins’ batting has been led by Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards. Lopez holds a .340 batting average, while Edwards has a .309 average with six home runs. Max Meyer, the Marlins’ probable starting pitcher for the next game, boasts a 4-0 record with a 2.85 ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are slightly favored on the moneyline at -106, while the Marlins are at -114. The Mets have a better team ERA of 3.82, ranking 10th, compared to the Marlins’ ERA of 4.33, ranking 23rd. Given the Mets’ stronger pitching, the pick to win the game is the Mets.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. The Mets’ pitching has been effective, ranking 8th in batting average against, at .231. With the Marlins’ pitching also showing strength in limiting hits, the projected score is lower. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 7.5 at -101.