New York Yankees vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/17

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees visit the New York Mets for an MLB regular season game. The game takes place at Citi Field in New York, NY. The Yankees have a record of 28-18 and are ranked 2nd in the AL East. They are looking to improve after losing their last game. The Mets, with a record of 19-26, sit 5th in the NL East. They recently won and hope to continue their momentum.

This game will be played on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 1:40 PM. Fans can watch the game on the YES network. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with broken clouds and a light breeze. Elmer Rodríguez is set to pitch for the Yankees, while Freddy Peralta takes the mound for the Mets. Rodríguez has a 0-1 record with a 5.19 ERA. Peralta has a 3-3 record with a 3.10 ERA.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Mets on May 15th with a score of 5-2. However, they faced defeats in two other games against the Mets and the Orioles, with scores of 6-3 and 7-0 respectively.

The Yankees’ batting lineup includes top performers like Aaron Judge and Ben Rice. Judge has a batting average of .273 and has hit 16 home runs this season. Rice boasts a .305 average and has hit 14 home runs, making him a key player in their lineup.

On the mound, Elmer Rodríguez is set to start the next game. His current season stats include a 5.19 ERA and 2.08 WHIP. The Yankees pitching staff ranks 2nd in ERA and 3rd in batting average against, indicating a solid overall performance.

Yankees vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -109, Mets Moneyline -112

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have shown some solid performances in recent games. On May 16th, they secured a win against the Yankees with a score of 6-3. Notable players included Juan Soto with two hits and Mark Vientos who drove in three runs.

The Mets’ offense had ups and downs, as seen in their loss to the Yankees on May 15th, where they scored only two runs. However, their hitting was strong in a previous game against the Tigers, scoring nine runs on May 14th. They managed to hit five home runs in that game, with Marcus Semien and Juan Soto contributing to the tally.

The team’s overall batting stats for the season show room for improvement, with a batting average ranked 23rd in the league. On the pitching side, Freddy Peralta has been a strong presence with a 3.10 ERA and 50 strikeouts. The Mets’ pitching staff ranks 8th in ERA, showcasing their ability to keep games close.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win against the Mets with a moneyline of -109. The Mets’ moneyline is slightly higher at -112, indicating a close game. Given the Yankees’ strong hitting stats, with a top rank in home runs and a high slugging percentage, they are the pick to win. The projected score is Yankees 5, Mets 3.

The total for the game is set at 8.0, with the over at -115 and the under at -105. The Yankees’ powerful lineup and the Mets’ lower batting average suggest a lower scoring game. With both teams showing strong pitching stats, the under is the recommended pick. The projected total score is 8, so betting on the under is a strategic choice.