NY Mets (28-16) at NY Yankees (25-18)
- When: May 16 2025, 7:05 PM
- Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx
- Where to watch: YES
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees – Game Preview and Prediction
Moneyline: NY Yankees -135
Total: 9.0
Yankees Look to Hold the Line at Home Against the Mets
The New York Yankees are set to host the New York Mets for the highly anticipated opener of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. This game also marks the much-anticipated return of Juan Soto to the Bronx, now donning a Mets uniform after signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract. This clash not only stirs the rivalry between the two New York powerhouses but also coincides with the Knicks facing the Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals a true New York sports spectacle.
Soto enters this matchup hitting .255 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs, showing improved form in May after a slow start. The Mets have been solid this season, sitting atop the NL East since mid-April, and are coming off a 6-3 stretch in their last nine games. Soto’s presence in the lineup, sandwiched between Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, has added more firepower to their offensive efforts.
New York Yankees: Building on Momentum
The Yankees, meanwhile, are riding high with a comfortable lead in the AL East, powered by Aaron Judge’s MVP-level production. Judge is currently slashing .412 with 15 homers and 41 RBIs, leading the majors in batting average and home runs. His latest homer was the difference-maker in a 3-2 victory over the Mariners, cementing the Yankees’ dominance on the road.
The Yankees have also bolstered their roster after Soto’s rejection of a 16-year, $760 million offer. Max Fried and Paul Goldschmidt were key acquisitions, while Cody Bellinger joined via trade, adding even more depth to a potent lineup.
On the mound for the Yankees is Carlos Rodon (4-3, 3.29 ERA), who has been lights-out over his last five starts, boasting a 3-0 record with a 1.71 ERA. Rodon has been especially strong against the Mets, holding them to one run in 5 2/3 innings during his last outing against them. He looks to build on that success Friday night.
New York Mets: Seeking Redemption
Tylor Megill (3-3, 3.10 ERA) gets the nod for the Mets. Megill has struggled recently, going 0-1 with a 6.19 ERA over his last three starts, including a rough outing against the Cubs. However, Megill did shine in his only career start against the Yankees back in 2021, striking out 10 over seven innings.
The Mets are hopeful that Megill can rediscover that form and lead them to a crucial road win, especially with Soto looking to make a statement in his return to the Bronx.
Prediction:
The Yankees have the edge at home with their firepower and the consistency of Rodon on the mound. Expect Aaron Judge to continue his MVP-level play and Rodon to stifle the Mets’ bats. Take the Yankees to win 5-3 in a hard-fought battle under the lights at Yankee Stadium.
Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Mets 3
Best Bet: NY Yankees ML (-135)
Total: Under 9.0 (-115)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
