MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks (April 8, 2026)
The Arizona Diamondbacks (5-6) face the New York Mets (7-4) at Citi Field on Wednesday at 4:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Ryne Nelson is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks, while David Peterson is the probable pitcher for the Mets. The Mets are favored to win at -136, while the Diamondbacks are at +113. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Diamondbacks (-175) have a 7-4 Run Line record this season, while the Mets (+144) hold a record of 6-5.
- The Diamondbacks have a 5-4-2 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total runs line, four have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Mets have a 4-6-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Diamondbacks are averaging 3.5 runs per game this season (T23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Mets are averaging +1.4 more at 4.8 runs (T7th).
- In the field, the Diamondbacks are allowing 5.1 runs per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Mets are allowing an average of 3.2 runs (4th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Diamondbacks are at .213 (ranking 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Mets are batting .249 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Mets have hit 9 (T23rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have managed 8 (T25th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Diamondbacks have recorded 36 RBIs to rank T24th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Mets have recorded 50 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Mets have an earned run average of 2.54 this season (3rd in the Majors), while The Diamondbacks have an ERA of 4.07 (18th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Diamondbacks have recorded 74 this season, ranking 28th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Mets rank T11th for total strikeouts, recording 102.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .215 against the Mets this season (8th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Diamondbacks' opponents are at .237 (17th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondbacks | 3-2-6 | 2-1-4 | 1-1-2 | 1-0-1 | 2-2-5 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Mets | 3-2-6 | 2-1-1 | 1-1-5 | 3-2-4 | 0-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondbacks | 4-4-3 | 3-2-2 | 1-2-1 | 2-0-0 | 2-4-3 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Mets | 5-3-3 | 2-1-1 | 3-2-2 | 3-3-3 | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 5-6 in Diamondbacks games this season. The Mets also have a 5-6 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Mets recorded a 4-3 extra innings victory over the Diamondbacks at Citi Field yesterday. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Gabriel Moreno did what he could, hitting a home run.
