Mets vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 28, 2026, 8:29PM | Published: Mar 27, 2026, 7:32PM
The New York Mets will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Citi Field on Sunday, beginning at 7:10am AEDT.
The Mets will send David Peterson (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Mitch Keller (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Mets vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's NY Mets vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 60% chance of winning against the Pirates at Citi Field.
Mets vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.59, Pirates $2.45
- Line: Mets -1.5 ($2.29), Pirates +1.5 ($1.65)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.59 and the Pirates at $2.45.
The Mets are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.29 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Mets vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.45 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Mets vs Pirates best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Mets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Mets vs Pirates: Prediction
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Mets vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Pirates at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 7:10am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
- Time: 7:10am AEDT
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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