New York Yankees vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/15

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets are set to play at Citi Field. The game is part of the MLB regular season and will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026. The Yankees come into this game with a record of 27-17 and are ranked second in the AL East.

Meanwhile, the Mets have a record of 18-25 and are fifth in the NL East. The Yankees recently lost a game, while the Mets are on a three-game winning streak. Cam Schlittler is the probable starting pitcher for the Yankees, while Clay Holmes is expected to start for the Mets.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have had mixed results in their recent games. They managed a win against the Baltimore Orioles on May 12th with a 6-2 score. However, they suffered losses on May 13th and May 11th, falling short by 7 and 1, respectively.

The Yankees’ batting has been inconsistent, with a team batting average of .234, placing them 16th in the league. Despite this, they lead the league in home runs with 66. Their slugging percentage is strong at .433, ranking them 2nd overall.

On the pitching side, the Yankees boast a solid team ERA of 3.22, ranked 2nd in the league. Cam Schlittler has been a standout performer with a 5-1 record and a 1.35 ERA. The team’s pitching staff has also limited opponents to a .219 batting average.

Yankees vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -152, Mets Moneyline +127

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets recently showed strong performances at home against the Detroit Tigers. On May 14th, they won 9-4 with five home runs. Marcus Semien and Juan Soto both contributed with home runs, helping the team achieve a comfortable win.

In the game on May 13th, the Mets secured a narrow 3-2 win over the Tigers. Although they did not hit any home runs, Carson Benge made an impact with three hits. Christian Scott, the starting pitcher, allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings.

The Mets had another significant win on May 12th, defeating the Tigers 10-2. Freddy Peralta pitched six innings, allowing only two runs. Juan Soto and Carson Benge each had two hits, contributing to the team’s high score.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored on the moneyline at -152. They have strong hitting stats, leading in home runs and ranking second in slugging percentage. The Mets have lower batting averages and on-base percentages. With the Yankees’ superior offensive power, picking them to win is a solid choice.

The total for the game is set at 7.0. The Yankees’ strong hitting and the Mets’ decent pitching make this a close call. The Yankees’ pitching has a low ERA of 3.22, suggesting a low-scoring game. Therefore, betting on the under at 7.0 (+100) seems reasonable.