New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Pick & Preview

The New York Mets will battle the New York Yankees in Game 1 of their three-game series coming up on Friday, May 16 at 7:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. The Yankees are favored to win, with odds at MyBookie revealing a moneyline at -150.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The Mets are currently on top of the AL East after a strong push to start the season. However, they have flirted with a .500 record on the road and might have some issues to begin this series against the New York Yankees.

Their issues have not entirely been on the defensive end, as they will start Tylor Megill (3-3) on the mound for Game 1. He currently boasts an ERA at 3.10 and a WHIP at 1.25, which is good to see. The Mets are averaging an ERA at 2.84, so Megill will need to be smart here in order to set up his relief.

The offense has been shaky at times, but nothing that should worry this team this early in the season. They show a batting average at .253 and are holding their opponents to .230. This shows a slight separation between the two averages, where the Mets typically have more scoring opportunities to work with.

The Mets have an on base percentage at .332 and a slugging percentage at .427. These are good numbers, but are slightly behind what the Yankees are averaging. They should show improvements in performance against Yankees, who are statistically better on paper.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The Yankees are leading the AL East and are looking to set the tone against the Mets in Game 1 in the comfort of their own stadium. They have a slightly better record at home compared to on the road, but they face a hungry Mets team looking to prove themselves.

Carlos Rodon (4-3) will be starting on the mound for the New York Yankees. He has an ERA at 3.29 and a WHIP at 0.92. The Yankees’ ERA is at 3.62, so they should benefit with Rodon at the start.

Offensively they are one of the more appealing teams in the league with Aaron Judge on the roster. He currently ranks first in the league for his batting average, home runs, RBIs, and OPS (on base and slugging percentages combined). In other words, he is having a remarkable season.

The Yankees are averaging .263 at the plate and holding opponents to .209 in return. This shows a good separation that could make the difference if this game becomes close.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best New York Mets vs. New York Yankees betting odds can be found through MyBookie, showing the Yankees favored. According to market analysis, the New York Yankees have a 60.5 percent likelihood of winning. The Yankees are appealing at home and should be able to land runs later in the game if they have issues against Megill early.

Final Pick: New York Yankees -150