Mets vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 27 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 26, 2026, 5:21PM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 9:35AM
The New York Mets will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Citi Field on Friday, commencing at 4:15am AEDT.
Freddy Peralta (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Mets, pitting him against Paul Skenes (0-0, 0.00 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?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's NY Mets vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 53% chance of winning against the Pirates at Citi Field.
Mets vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.83, Pirates $2.00
- Line: Mets -1.5 ($2.90), Pirates +1.5 ($1.43)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.83 and the Pirates at $2.00.
The Mets are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.90 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.43.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Mets vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Mets -1.5 at $2.90 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Mets vs Pirates best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Mets -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Mets vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Mets vs Pittsburgh game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the NY Mets vs Pittsburgh game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as 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 begin at 4:15am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday 27 March 2026
- Time: 4:15am AEDT
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs Pittsburgh predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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