- Game: New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Location: LoanDepot Park, Miami, FL
- TV: MLB.TV
- Odds/Point Spread: New York (-196) Miami (+162)
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The New York Mets (22-28) are set to face off against the Miami Marlins (22-29) at LoanDepot Park this Saturday. The moneyline for this matchup lists the Mets at -196 and the Marlins at +162. The total runs line is set at 9. Starting pitchers for the game are expected to be Freddy Peralta for the Mets and Max Meyer for the Marlins.
The Mets are currently hitting .358 as a team and have racked up 393 strikeouts alongside 149 walks. The squad has accumulated 194 RBIs and 391 hits this season, resulting in a batting average of .232. New York has recorded 67 doubles and 45 home runs, totaling 204 runs scored with an on-base percentage of .297. Averaging 4.1 runs per game, the Mets sit at 22nd in the league.
The Mets’ strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.54, while the pitching staff boasts a collective WHIP of 1.29. With 43 home runs allowed and 217 runs total (ranking 12th in MLB), New York has given up 396 hits (averaging 7.9 per 9 innings) and 193 earned runs. The team maintains an ERA of 3.85 (10th in MLB) and has struck out 467 batters so far. They’ve walked 184 opposing hitters, and their FIP for the season is 3.65.
This season, the Mets’ relief pitchers have faced opponents with runners on base 54 times and appeared in high-leverage situations 68 times. The bullpen has recorded 18 holds, ranking 27th in the league. So far, they’ve managed a save rate of 57.1% from 32 save situations, converting 8 saves out of 14 opportunities. Relievers have inherited 71 base runners this season, with 36.6% scoring. A total of 149 relievers have taken the mound for New York this year.
Throughout the season, the New York Mets have completed 1,353 putouts, 415 assists, and made 28 errors, yielding a fielding percentage of .984, placing them 23rd in the league. They’ve successfully turned 29 double plays, converting 69.4% of balls in play into outs over 4,059 innings, ranking 22nd in MLB.
Peralta has pitched 985 innings, accumulating 1,207 strikeouts over his career with an ERA of 3.57 (391 earned runs allowed) and a career WHIP of 1.139. He has conceded 737 hits (averaging 6.7 hits per nine innings) and has 385 walks. With a career record of 73-45, his FIP stands at 3.52, facing 4,086 batters in the majors.
The Miami Marlins possess a team SLG% of .376 and are scoring an average of 4.33 runs per game (16th in MLB). They’ve hit 77 doubles and walked 170 times, totaling 221 runs. With 42 home runs this season, the Marlins have achieved 210 RBIs and have struck out 419 times (14th in the league), amassing 413 hits and a .244 batting average with a .320 OBP.
For the season, the Marlins have a team WHIP of 1.301 and a FIP of 3.99. Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.50 (425 strikeouts against 191 walks), currently ranking 11th in MLB for total hits allowed with 392. They have allowed 47 home runs, giving up 4.82 runs per 9 innings (24th in the league) and have a combined ERA of 4.40 (219 earned runs).
In 45 save situations, the Marlins have secured 23 holds but have also experienced 9 blown saves. Miami’s bullpen has been called upon in 21 save chances and obtained 12 saves, showing an inherited score percentage of 25.0% of 52 inherited runners. They rank 23rd in MLB with a save percentage of 57.1% after sending 155 bullpen pitchers to the mound this season.
With 34 double plays turned and a fielding rate of .980 (29th in MLB), the Marlins have executed 412 assists, committed 35 errors, and achieved 1,346 putouts this season. Their defense efficiency over 4,038 innings played stands at 70.3% (16th in professional baseball).
In his professional career, Meyer has allowed 182 hits while striking out 180 batters over 180 innings pitched. With a career record of 10-11, Meyer holds a 4.59 ERA and permits 9.1 hits per 9 innings. Having given up 92 earned runs, he carries a WHIP of 1.341 and a FIP of 4.5. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is at 3.00, having faced 784 opposing batters throughout his MLB career.
Who will have the upper hand in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Miami (+162)
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