Yankees vs. Mets prediction: Yankees favored to win Saturday's Subway Series matchup [5/16/2026]
Get New York Yankees vs New York Mets predictions for MLB Saturday.

The New York Mets and New York Yankees will lock horns in MLB action at Citi Field on Saturday, starting at 7:15 PM ET.
The Mets will have Huascar Brazobán (2-1, 2.14 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Yankees have opted for Carlos Rodón (0-0, 6.23 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Yankees a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Mets.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Yankees vs. Mets matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Mets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model gives the Yankees a 52% chance of beating the Mets.
According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Mets odds [5/16/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+138) | +1.5 (-161) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +105 |
| Total | o8.5 (-105) | u8.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees 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. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets +1.5 | -161 |
| Moneyline | Mets | +105 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -105 |
According to our best MLB 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.
Yankees vs. Mets game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Mets and Yankees at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM ET/4:15PM PT
- Venue: Citi Field
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Mets in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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