Mets vs Yankees Picks and Prediction – 5/18/2025

The New York Mets will be returning to Yankee Stadium on Sunday, where they will take on the New York Yankees. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The New York Mets are 28-17 and ranked 2nd according to ESPN mid May rankings. The Mets have played well against the Yankees, going 4-1 in the last five games played against them. David Peterson is headed to the mound for the Mets in this game, he has a 2-2 record and a 3.05 ERA and a 1.35 whip this season. The Mets have the 6th best bullpen so far. Pete Alonso leads the Mets this year with a .303 batting average and 36 RBI. The Mets are 3-2 in their last five games played.

The New York Yankees are ranked 7th according to the ESPN mid May rankings. The Yankees have struggled in their last five games played against the Mets. Max Fried will be New York's starting pitcher on Sunday, he has won his last two starts against the Mets giving up only three hits and no runs. The Yankees have the 14th ranked bullpen so far this season. Aaron Judge leads the Yankees this year with a .414 batting average and 41 RBI. The Yankees are 4-1 in their last five games played. 

The New York Mets beat the Yankees 3-2 on Saturday afternoon and will send David Peterson to the mound, he has been good against the Yankees allowing only one run last time out. The New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried won his last two starts against the Mets giving up no hits or runs. The Yankees will be looking to bounce back after yesterday's loss in a lower scoring game with two good pitching performances, and will keep the total score under the projected number. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 3-2.