Marlins vs. Mets prediction: Mets favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [8/2/2026]
Get Miami Marlins vs New York Mets predictions for MLB Sunday.
The New York Mets will square off with the Miami Marlins, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Citi Field on Sunday, commencing at 1:40 PM ET.
Robert Stock (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Mets, while the Marlins have opted for Sandy Alcantara (11-6, 3.82 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Mets a slight edge with a 51.9% win probability over the Marlins.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's Marlins vs. Mets matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Mets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model gives the Mets a 51.9% chance of defeating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 64.8% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 52.5% chance of going over,.
Marlins vs. Mets odds [8/2/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marlins | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-150) |
| Moneyline | -113 | +111 |
| Total | o8.5 (-110) | u8.5 (+113) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Mets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | -150 |
| Moneyline | Mets | +111 |
| Total | Under 8.5 | +113 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mets +1.5 at the spread.
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
Sunday's MLB game between the Mets and Marlins at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: Citi Field
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 51.9% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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