New York Yankees vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/16

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are set to play at Citi Field. This MLB regular season game will start at 7:15 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Fans can watch it on FOX. The weather forecast indicates scattered clouds and a light breeze.

The Yankees enter the game with a record of 28-17. They are ranked second in the AL East and have a recent win. The Mets have a record of 18-26, placing them fifth in the NL East, coming off a loss. The starting pitchers are Carlos Rodón for the Yankees and Huascar Brazobán for the Mets.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have shown strong performances in recent games. On May 15th, they secured a 5-2 win against the New York Mets. Cam Schlittler pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing only two hits and striking out nine batters.

Ben Rice has been a key player for the Yankees. He holds a batting average of .314 and has hit 14 home runs so far this season. In the recent game against the Mets, Rice went 3 for 5 with one home run and one RBI.

The Yankees’ pitching staff has performed well this season. They have an earned run average of 3.19, which ranks second in the league. Carlos Rodón is expected to start the next game, aiming to improve his current ERA of 6.23.

Yankees vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -134, Mets Moneyline +113

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets are coming off a recent loss to the New York Yankees. In that game, the Mets managed just five hits and one home run. Juan Soto was the standout with a home run and an RBI. Clay Holmes, the starting pitcher, struggled, allowing four earned runs in just over four innings.

In a previous win against the Detroit Tigers, the Mets showed strong hitting power. They recorded ten hits and five home runs in the game. Nolan McLean pitched seven innings, allowing three earned runs and securing the win.

The Mets’ lineup has some reliable hitters. Mark Vientos leads the team with six home runs and 19 RBIs. Juan Soto also contributes with a .271 batting average and six home runs. The team’s batting average this season is .225, ranking them 21st in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees have a strong edge in this game with a moneyline of -134. Their batting power ranks high with 67 home runs, leading the league. The Mets, with a moneyline of +113, have a lower batting average and slugging percentage. The Yankees’ superior hitting and pitching stats suggest they will win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Yankees have a solid pitching staff with a 3.19 ERA, ranked second. The Mets’ offense struggles with a low on-base percentage. Considering these factors, the game is likely to stay under the total of 8.5 runs.