Mets vs. Marlins prediction: Tight battle projected in updated analysis for Friday's MLB matchup [5/22/2026]
Get New York Mets vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Friday.

The Miami Marlins and New York Mets will lock horns in MLB action at loanDepot park on Friday, starting at 7:10 PM ET.
Eury Pérez (2-6, 5.33 ERA) will be on the bump for the Marlins, up against Tobias Myers (0-1, 3.41 ERA) for the Mets.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Mets-Marlins matchup.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's Mets vs. Marlins matchup, including best bets and picks.
Mets vs. Marlins prediction: Who will win?
Our independent predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Mets and Marlins a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the 8-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Mets vs. Marlins odds [5/22/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mets | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -101 | -112 |
| Total | o8 (-105) | u8 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mets vs. Marlins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Mets | -101 |
| Total | Over 8 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mets vs. Marlins game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB game between the Marlins and Mets at loanDepot park is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Mets and Marlins on Friday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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