The New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 28, 2026. First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on Sportsnet PT.
The Mets are favored by -174 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (+122) on the run line. The Pirates are +146 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-146) on the run line. The total is set at 7.5 runs (-102 / -120).
Find my MLB picks and Pirates vs Mets prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Pirates vs Mets Prediction
- Pirates vs Mets Pick: Mets ML (-190 or Better)
My Pirates vs Mets best bet is on New York to win outright. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Pirates vs Mets Odds
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -146 | 7.5 -102o / -120u | +146 |
| Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +122 | 7.5 -102o / -120u | -174 |
- Pirates vs Mets spread: Mets -1.5 (+122), Pirates +1.5 (-146)
- Pirates vs Mets over/under: 7.5 (-102 / -120)
- Pirates vs Mets moneyline: Pirates +146, Mets -174
Pirates vs Mets Picks, Best Bet
One of our biggest projected edges for Saturday's slate is on the Mets moneyline.
Our own Sean Zerillo projects the Mets ML at -206, while you can still bet them at well under -180. This represents an over 3% edge against current market prices.
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Everyone on the Action Network MLB team is very high on the Mets this season, as most of us are picking them to win the NL East. The lineup is loaded, with eight players projected to post an above-average season-long wRC+ — the only one who falls short is Luis Robert Jr., who projects to post a 98 wRC+.
The Pirates should be good, but they have holes all over the roster.
The Mets are also projected to have the better bullpen, defense, and starting pitcher for this matchup — David Peterson is a sneaky good starter to back because of his ability to avoid barrels.
Pick: Mets ML (-190 or Better)
