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Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM ET

Venue: Citi Field — Queens, New York

Article updated May 13, 2:15 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday evening. The Mets, led by ace Kodai Senga, will look

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday evening. The Mets, led by ace Kodai Senga, will look to continue their dominance after a 4-3 win on Monday. Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates, who are the underdogs in this matchup with New York being the betting favorite at -240. Can Senga lead the Mets to another victory? Stay tuned for our prediction on the Pirates vs. Mets game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +208 | Mets -240

Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-105) | Mets -1.5 (-115)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 71%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Mitch Keller will be starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday evening, despite his struggles this season. Keller, considered the Pirates' ace, has a 4.40 ERA and a 1-4 record in 45 innings pitched. However, he has had success against the New York Mets in the past with a 2.00 ERA and a 3-1 record in four outings. The Pirates, who have had a disappointing season, are currently ranked 30th in offense, averaging 3.10 runs per game, and 21st in pitching with a 4.10 ERA. Despite their struggles, they managed to win two out of three games against the Braves over the weekend, following a sweep by the Cardinals. Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz have been standouts for the team, while Ke'Bryan Hayes has had a disappointing season.

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New York Mets Analysis

The Mets will have Kodai Senga on the mound for this upcoming game, as he has been a dominant force with a 1.16 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP this season. The Mets' ace has been a Cy Young candidate, only allowing more than one run in two outings this season. New York has won three of their past five series, with their offense clicking and their pitching thriving. The team's power ranking is currently at 3, with a strong offense averaging 4.85 runs per game and an elite pitching staff boasting a 2.88 ERA. Despite their success, the Pirates have had recent success against the Mets, winning two out of their last three matchups.

Pittsburgh Pirates Struggling as they Face Strong New York Mets Team

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been struggling lately, exemplified by their recent dismissal of their manager. Their offense ranks poorly in all categories and they are facing a formidable opponent in Kodai Senga. The Pirates have also lost eight of their last ten games. On the other hand, the New York Mets have a strong 16-4 record at home this season. Although Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller is a reliable player, recent performances have shown vulnerabilities, with nine runs allowed in the past 11 innings. In contrast, Mets pitcher Kodai Senga has been exceptional, only giving up three runs in his last six games totaling 33.2 innings. With the Mets winning six of their past eight games by two or more runs, it is recommended to consider the run line for this match-up.

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SportsJaw Pirates vs Mets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pirates vs Mets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates+205 → +206Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Mets-246 → -240Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Pirates+1.5 (-103) → +1.5 (-102)Moved
  • Spread · New York Mets-1.5 (-117) → -1.5 (-117)Unchanged
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Pittsburgh Pirates
82-80 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Mets
74-88 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-3-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-05-13T06:15:10.596Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-05-12Pittsburgh Pirates 3 · New York Mets 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Mets defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

New York Mets defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on May 13, 2025, a 1-run decision in the series. New York Mets' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5 (-102) spread, Pittsburgh Pirates covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • EmcMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates +208Loss
  • JoeyBergTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • MoneymouthMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates +215Loss