MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets vs Baltimore Orioles (September 16, 2026)
The Baltimore Orioles (74-78) face the New York Mets (69-82) at Citi Field on Wednesday at 7:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Chris Bassitt is the probable pitcher for the Orioles, while Robert Stock is the probable pitcher for the Mets. The Mets are favored to win at -145, while the Orioles are at +120. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -119 and UNDER at -101.
- The Orioles (-171) have a 78-74 Run Line record this season, while the Mets (+141) hold a record of 72-79.
- The Orioles have a 76-71-5 O/U record this season (meaning 76 games have gone over the total runs line, 71 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Mets have a 69-70-12 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Orioles are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Mets are averaging 4.3 (22nd).
- In the field, the Orioles are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Mets are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (19th).
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 Orioles are at .234 (ranking 27th in the Major leagues), while the Mets are batting .238 (23rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Mets have hit 190 (8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Orioles have managed 184 (10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Orioles have recorded 656 RBIs to rank 13th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Mets have recorded 620 RBIs to rank 23rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Mets have an earned run average of 4.16 this season (15th in the Majors), while The Orioles have an ERA of 4.16 (16th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Orioles have recorded 1221 this season, ranking 20th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Mets rank 6th for total strikeouts, recording 1355.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the Mets this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Orioles' opponents are at .254 (26th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 28-32-92 | 11-13-51 | 17-19-41 | 11-10-49 | 17-22-43 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Mets | 37-34-80 | 22-14-40 | 15-20-40 | 26-16-38 | 11-18-42 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Orioles are +105 to lead after three innings, while the Mets are -135.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 51-62-39 | 26-29-20 | 25-33-19 | 24-25-21 | 27-37-18 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Mets | 50-64-37 | 24-32-20 | 26-32-17 | 29-31-20 | 21-33-17 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 84-68 in Orioles games this season. The Mets have a 74-77 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Orioles recorded a 7-5 extra innings victory over the Mets at Citi Field yesterday. Coby Mayo was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs. The Orioles have now won four straight against the Mets.
