Juan Soto returns to the Bronx this weekend for the first time since signing with the Mets in the offseason as the Yankees (25-18) and the Mets (28-16) square off in a three-game series.
Tylor Megill is slated to take the mound Friday for the Mets against Carlos Rodón for the Yankees.
Although his numbers do not scream greatness, Soto’s production but also his mere presence in the Mets’ lineup has propelled them to the top of the National League East. No doubt the Yankees would welcome him back into their clubhouse with open arms, but their play has also been stellar to this point in the season as they too stand atop their division.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Mets at Yankees
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: Yankee Stadium
- City: Bronx, NY
- Network/Streaming: WPIX, YES
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Odds for the Mets at the Yankees
The latest odds as of Thursday:
- Moneyline: Mets (+116), Yankees (-134)
- Spread: Yankees -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Yankees
- Pitching matchup for May 16, 2025: Tylor Megill vs. Carlos Rodón
- Mets: Tylor Megill (3-3, 3.10 ERA)
Last outing: 5/10 vs. Chicago – 4.2IP, 4ER, 7H, 2BB, 7Ks - Yankees: Carlos Rodón (4-3, 3.29 ERA)
Last outing: 5/10 at Athletics – 6IP, 4ER, 8H, 0BB, 10Ks
- Mets: Tylor Megill (3-3, 3.10 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mets at Yankees
- The Yankees have won 9 of their 15 games against NL teams this season
- Carlos Rodon has an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.07 this season
- The Yankees have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight games against the Mets
- Aaron Judge has hit in six straight games (12-25) with 3 HRs and 7 RBIs
- Paul Goldschmidt is 14-44 (.318) in May
- Francisco Lindor was held without a hit in his last 2 games against the Pirates after going 15-23 in the his previous 5 games
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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s game between the Mets and the Yankees
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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Mets and the Yankees:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Yankees on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.
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