Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets Odds, Picks & Prediction
New York Mets win over Pittsburgh Pirates, predicted final 5-2. Mets (3-7 L10 but W1 streak) host struggling Pirates (2-8 L10, L3 skid, 3 PPG), fresh off 11-7 H2H victory. Defensive edges (#1 ranks vs PRs) and -172 ML odds favor Mets in low-scoring affair under 8.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
- Date
- Saturday, March 28, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
- Spread
- New York Mets -1.5
- Total
- O/U 8
- Moneyline
- New York Mets -172 / Pittsburgh Pirates +145
- Best Bet
- Mets ML -172
- Prediction
- Mets 5-2
Odds Comparison
| Sportsbook | away | home | line | market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +145 | -172 | -1.5 | Spread | |
| - | - | O/U 8 | Total | |
| +145 | -172 | - | Moneyline |
Matchup Preview
The New York Mets (3-7 L10, 5 PPG / 5.3 allowed) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (2-8 L10, 3 PPG / 6 allowed) on Saturday, March 28 at 4:10 PM ET. Mets snapped a skid with W1, while Pirates limp in on L3. Head-to-head last 5: Mets 11-7 win over PIT, but Pirates took prior 4 (12-1, 9-2, 9-1, 4-0). Consensus odds: Mets -172 ML, -1.5 spread, O/U 8.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Mets (Home) | Pirates (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 3-7 | 2-8 |
| PPG | 5 | 3 |
| Opp PPG | 5.3 | 6 |
| Streak | W1 | L3 |
Mets edge scoring marginally, Pirates worse defensively. Both teams allow elite marks (#1 rank) vs PRs: Pirates #1 in RBI (0/game), K (0/game), total bases, walks. Mets #1 in hits, HR, RBI, K, total bases, walks vs PRs.
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team.
Consensus Odds Analysis
| Market | Line | Mets | Pirates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | - | -172 | +145 |
| Spread | -1.5 | - | - |
| Total | O/U 8 | - | - |
Mets heavy chalk at home despite forms, reflecting H2H home win and Pirates' slump.
Player Props to Watch
- Shohei Ohtani Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over -150)
- Pavin Smith Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over -220)
- Nolan Arenado Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over -180)
- Mookie Betts Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over +100)
- Miguel Rojas Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over -105)
- Max Muncy Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over -245)
- Kyle Tucker Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over +100)
- Ketel Marte Batting Singles O/U 0.5 (Over -160)
Heavy juice on overs for singles props amid defensive shutdowns vs PRs.
Best Bets
- Mets ML -172: Home W1, 11-7 H2H edge, Pirates 2-8 L10.
- Under 8: Mets 5/5.3, Pirates 3/6 PPG; both #1 defenses vs PRs (0/game hits/HR/etc).
- Max Muncy Singles Over 0.5 -245: Strong prop value despite juice.
Prediction
Mets 5, Pirates 2. Low-output clash with Mets covering -1.5 via pitching/defense dominance.
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