Mets vs. Yankees prediction: Yankees favored to win Saturday's Subway Series matchup [9/12/2026]

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Dimers' simulation model projects a 59.4% win probability for the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The New York Mets take on the New York Yankees in MLB action.
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees MLB prediction for Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, starting at 1:35 PM ET.

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole (8-8, 3.40 ERA), while the Mets will counter with Zac Thornton (3-5, 3.53 ERA).

Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Yankees as the most likely winner in this Mets vs. Yankees prediction.

This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.

Mets vs. Yankees prediction and odds

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB game between the Mets and Yankees, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 59.4% chance of beating the Mets. According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 57.1% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 53.4% chance of going over.

 

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

  • Run Line: Mets +1.5 (-127) / Yankees -1.5 (+122)
  • Moneyline: Mets +163, Yankees -170
  • Total: Over/Under 8.5 (+113/-115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

  • Run line: Mets +1.5 @ 56¢ via Polymarket
  • Moneyline: Mets @ 38¢ via Novig
  • Total: Over 8.5 @ 47¢ via Novig

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 current available odds.

Game info & first pitch details

Saturday's MLB game between the Yankees and Mets at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:35 PM ET.

Conclusion

We predict the Yankees, with a 59.4% win probability, will likely beat the Mets in Saturday's MLB matchup.

Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.

This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLB prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.

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Jason Bevilacqua
Head of Content and Communities

Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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