MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets vs New York Yankees (May 15, 2026)
The New York Yankees (27-17) face the New York Mets (18-25) at Citi Field on Friday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cam Schlittler is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Clay Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Mets. The Yankees are favored to win at -156, while the Mets are at +129. The total runs line is set at 7.0, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at -101.
- The Yankees (+119) have a 25-19 Run Line record this season, while the Mets (-143) hold a record of 17-26.
- The Yankees have a 17-24-3 O/U record this season (meaning 17 games have gone over the total runs line, 24 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Mets have a 16-25-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Mets are averaging only 3.7 (T28th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 3.5 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Mets are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (11th).
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 Yankees are at .234 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Mets are batting .226 (28th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 66 to rank 1st. Alternatively, the Mets are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 36 (25th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have been outstanding this season, recording 212 RBIs to rank T3rd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Mets have performed poorly in this area, recording only 153 RBIs to rank 29th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Mets have an earned run average of 3.75 this season (9th in the Majors), while The Yankees have an ERA of 3.22 (2nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 384 this season, ranking T10th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Mets rank 3rd for total strikeouts, recording 406.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .231 against the Mets this season (10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Yankees' opponents are at .219 (4th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 18-8-18 | 10-5-5 | 8-3-13 | 16-8-17 | 2-0-1 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Mets | 9-11-23 | 7-5-9 | 2-6-14 | 9-8-16 | 0-3-7 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 25-11-8 | 12-4-4 | 13-7-4 | 22-11-8 | 3-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Mets | 13-18-12 | 8-9-4 | 5-9-8 | 11-13-9 | 2-5-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 17-27 in Yankees games this season. The Mets have a 21-22 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded a 6-4 victory over the Mets at Citi Field when these teams last met on July 6, 2025. Austin Wells was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Mets' five-game winning streak against the Yankees at Citi Field.
