Mets vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 May 2025
Last updated: May 14, 2025, 1:00AM | Published: May 13, 2025, 5:33PM
The New York Mets will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Citi Field on Thursday, beginning at 9:10am AEST.
The Mets will have Clay Holmes (5-1, 2.74 ERA) start, pitting him against Bailey Falter (2-3, 4.36 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Mets vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's NY Mets vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 70% chance of defeating the Pirates at Citi Field.
Mets vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.37, Pirates $3.18
- Line: Mets -1.5 ($1.81), Pirates +1.5 ($2.03)
- Total (Over/Under 7.929 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mets at $1.37 and the Pirates at $3.18.
The Mets are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $1.81 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.03.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.929 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mets (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 7.929-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Mets vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.37 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $2.03 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.929 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Mets vs Pirates best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Even though the Mets are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Mets vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Mets vs Pittsburgh game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the NY Mets vs Pittsburgh match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mets vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Pirates at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 9:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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