Mets vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 13

Pete Alonso and Oneil Cruz will be among the star attractions when the New York Mets play the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at Citi Field. The Pirates are +203 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the Mets (-247). New York is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The total for the matchup is listed at 7.5 runs.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Mets-Pirates game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Mets vs. Pirates Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
• How to watch on TV: SNY and SportsNet PT

Mets vs. Pirates Prediction

• Score Prediction: Mets 4, Pirates 2
• Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Mets 67%, Pirates 33%

Mets vs. Pirates Betting Insights

• The Mets have won 22, or 68.8%, of the 32 games they've played as favorites this season.
• New York has played as favorites of -247 or more twice this season and won both games.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 71.2% chance of a victory for the Mets.
• The Pirates have come away with nine wins in the 27 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Pittsburgh has been listed as an underdog of +203 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
• The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 33% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Mets Recent Betting Performance

• The Mets were the moneyline favorite for eight of their last 10 games, and finished 5-3 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups, the Mets and their opponents combined to hit the over five times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Mets have gone 4-6-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Mets Recent Stats

Mets Player Insights

• Alonso has accumulated a team-high batting average of .318, while leading the Mets in home runs (nine) and runs batted in (36).
• Alonso's home runs place him 17th in the majors, and he is second in RBI.
• Alonso has collected a hit in four games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .182 with two doubles and two RBIs.
• Francisco Lindor has hit nine home runs to lead his team.
• Lindor is 17th in home runs and 23rd in RBI among all batters in the majors.
• Lindor has five games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .435 with two doubles, two home runs, a walk and four RBIs.
• Juan Soto is batting .252 with nine doubles, eight home runs and 31 walks.
• Brandon Nimmo is hitting .225 with seven doubles, eight home runs and 13 walks.
• Nimmo is riding a five-game hitting streak into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with two doubles, a home run, a walk and two RBIs.

Mets Team Props

Pirates Recent Betting Performance

• The Pirates have played as underdogs in seven of their past 10 games and have gone 2-5 in those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Pirates and their opponents have failed to hit the over eight times.
• The Pirates have four wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Pirates Recent Stats

Pirates Player Insights

• Cruz has launched a team-best eight home runs.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Cruz's home run total is 32nd and his RBI tally is 93rd.
• Andrew McCutchen is batting .254 with seven doubles, three home runs and 17 walks.
• McCutchen ranks 154th in homers and 150th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
• Bryan Reynolds has put up a team-best 20 runs batted in.
• Ke'Bryan Hayes leads the Pirates with a .260 batting average.

Pirates Team Props

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