Marlins vs. Mets prediction: Mets favored to win Saturday's MLB matchup [8/1/2026]
Get Miami Marlins vs New York Mets predictions for MLB Saturday.
The New York Mets will face the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Citi Field on Saturday, beginning at 4:10 PM ET.
The Mets will have Zac Thornton (2-1, 2.43 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Marlins have opted for Tyler Phillips (2-5, 3.52 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Mets as the most likely winner in this Marlins vs. Mets prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Mets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model gives the Mets a 57.4% chance of beating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 59.7% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 57.4% chance of going over,.
Marlins vs. Mets odds [8/1/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marlins | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-170) | -1.5 (+167) |
| Moneyline | +122 | -125 |
| Total | o8.5 (-117) | u8.5 (+117) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Mets picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets -1.5 | +167 |
| Moneyline | Mets | hard_rock-125 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -117 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marlins vs. Mets game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Mets and Marlins at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Time: 4:10 PM ET/1:10PM PT
- Venue: Citi Field
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 57.4% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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